Of trying to change things? We all die anyways, and even if we could accomplish anything, it would all change in a hundred years.
existentialist?
Because we can.
Because we must
Why? Everything will just change tomorrow.
For the sake of the world, I cannot stand idely by knowing that ideas that I hold could very well lead to further liberty and prosperity.
I plan to live forever.
I can dig that. I’d be happy living indefinitely, so long as there are new horizons to visit.
If you really believe that then I must ask why you’re writing this post, after all, doesn’t the same apply?
No, I am not trying to change things with this thread.
Keynes: In the long run we are all dead
You made me quote Keynes!
man acts…
why? because he seeks to improve his world. to change it.
your post demonstrates a desire to change something…(however minor)
Yes we can!
I was thinking the same thing, beat me to it by half an hour.
Because it is the right thing to do.
May your chains set lightly upon you.
“Everyone carries a part of society on his shoulders; no one is relieved of his share of responsibility by others. And no one can find a safe way out for himself if society is sweeping towards destruction. Therefore, everyone, in his own interests, must thrust himself vigorously into the intellectual battle. None can stand aside with unconcern; the interests of everyone hangs on the results. Whether he chooses or not, every man is drawn into the greatest historical struggle, the decisive battle into which our epoch has plunged us.” – Ludwig von Mises
This +1
An existentialist (if there is such a thing, heh) would respond because you choose to.