Is the human race worth saving?

[Anonymous]

Why or why not

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[Anonymous]

That depends on how you define worth and value. In the grand scheme of things, we could all blip out of existence right now and the universe would keep chugging on as if nothing happened. The universe, or even earth itself, doesn't 'need' us. If we destroy earth to the point where we can't live here, that wouldn't get rid of earth. It would just become a place inhospitable for humans.

I'm the kind of person who believes life has no intrinsic meaning or purpose. However, at the same time, I believe that life itself is unique, special and precious. The more you zoom out, away from earth, the more you realise that nothing you do matters in the greater scheme of things. The more you zoom in on the world, people, a family, the more you realise that small moments can mean everything to a person.

TLDR: Life is beautiful and precious, but it's existence isn't exactly necessary

[Staximus]

This is something I have been debating for a long time. I thought about how I would do it, but everybody is too greedy or power hungry to make it work. I'm just worried about saving myself and my brother now. That's all the family I have left. If my friends want to join me, that's fine. Everybody else can go the way of the dodo bird.

[flowerlili]

Yes , It took more then 12.9 billion years to create humans. The reason they are so special is because they appreciate the beauty of the universe. Because of the need for an observer they universe could not exist without humans. In science, the term observer effect means that the act of observing will influence the phenomenon being observed. For example, for us to "see" an electron, a photon must first interact with it, and this interaction will change the path of that electron. If God were to destroy humans He would have to go all the way back to the beginning and start all over again.

[DoctorSex]

This is not about the human race but more about you.

Do you need saving and it sounds like you may. Get off the internet. Go outside and travel.

Kind regards,

DoctorSex

[sawno]

Absolutely, most people on earth are nice people at heart. But most are mislead or unaware whats going on, and the ones who are evil take advantage of that.

[Berethor]

Yea, but not if islam would conquer world, humanity should not follow a pedophile.

[tony_baloney]

True Islamic faith is beautiful. Islamic extremism is fucking terrifying

[jshm2]

Yes.

You do not judge the majority as a monolith, based on your experience with a minority.

[Voldra]

Yes, essentially mankind's goal is like that of God's, creating order over chaos. That being said duality exists in all things & we're far from perfect.

[JSmuve]

No, it's not. Just spend a week on Reddit and you'll realize that a lot of people are emotional dumpster fires.

[crmoore]

Yes, we generally err on the side of good and want to improve ourselves. I'd imagine we are, or will be, a net benefit to the universe.

[TroyDT2]

Partially The human race is made up of individuals. Some are worth saving. Some are not.

[AngryCarl]

That is for us to decide. If we don't save ourselves no one else is going to.

[SmokinAces2000]

Maybe if the human race stops doing dumb shit