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Originally Posted by Betrade  Not particularly, but I do think that it would be nice if life after death exists and that I could spend it with my kids, friends, family, etc. I mean, if we just stop existing, then we don't have much to look forward in the long run to do we?? I'll likely be dead within the next 30- 40 years max (if I last that long and don't have a fatal accident today or whenever), and if that's it, then it just seems pointless in a way IMO. I mean, who wants to atop existing?? I'm sure that many do; but I believe that most do not and I know that I don't. I like being conscious and aware. |
in my view the first law of thermodynamics (or i think it's the first one) applies here. energy cannot be created or destroyed. but it can change forms.
i don't think consciousness can stop existing. i think when we transition to a non-earth existence state, we have the option of bringing the memory of our physical form (kind of like the residual self-image idea in the Matrix). i like being conscious and aware too, i'm not sure i'll ever understand the appeal of nihilism (or of its close cousin, objectivism).