What is the Meaning of Life? - AlwaysAsking.com

First published at 20:51 UTC on December 10th, 2020.

What is the meaning of life? It’s a question everyone has wondered about at some point in their life. Is there even an answer?

Each of us has somehow found our way into this world. But for what purpose or reason are we here? What’s the point of it …

What is the meaning of life? It’s a question everyone has wondered about at some point in their life. Is there even an answer?

Each of us has somehow found our way into this world. But for what purpose or reason are we here? What’s the point of it all? Is there inherent significance or value to life and existence?

In this episode we will review the answers and use the best available evidence in an attempt to settle this timeless question. An answer to this question will enable us to better understand each other, to know the direction and aim of humanity and technology, and to know what is truly valuable so we can get the most out of life.

Beginning: 00:00
Episode start: 00:25
Reviewing Answers: 01:27
Answers from Ancients: 01:45
Ancient Egyptians: 02:01
Ancient Sumerians: 03:00
Ancient Persians: 04:56
Answers from Religion: 05:53
Abrahamic Religions: 06:08
Judaism: 06:24
Christianity: 06:36
Islam: 07:02
Dharmic Religions: 07:34
Hinduism: 07:44
Buddhism: 08:50
Sikhism: 09:29
East Asian Religions: 10:30
Confucianism: 10:45
Taoism: 11:48
Shinto: 13:16
Answers from Philosophy: 14:44
Greek Philosophers: 14:56
Middle Ages: 16:52
Enlightenment: 18:48
Liberalism: 19:06
Utilitarianism: 20:02
Modern Times: 21:35
Nihilism: 22:02
Humanism: 23:55
Naturalistic Pantheism: 24:38
Summary of Answers: 25:24
A Unifying Principle: 29:28
The Origin of Good: 30:48
A Supreme Good: 31:24
Tracking Down the Supreme Good: 32:50
The Supreme Good Found?: 34:52
All Good Things: 37:46
Dimensions of Experience: 38:50
Quantity: 39:36
Quality: 40:12
Variety: 41:04
Knowing the Meaning of Life: 42:03
What Things are Valuable?: 43:10
Intrinsic Value: 43:54
Instrumental Value: 45:38
The Value of Life: 46:52
Common Values: 47:46
Different Assumptions: 48:30
The Nun and the Reveler: 48:44
Planetary Survival: 49:44
Different Priorities:52:00
Risk versus Reward: 52:33
No Pain, No Gain: 53:24
The Direction of Technology: 55:04
Mastering Experience: 56:03
Sharing Experiences: 01:00:48
Explorers of Consciousness: 01:03:25
Humanity’s Final Destiny: 01:06:50
The Omega Point: 01:07:30
The End of the Universe: 01:13:40
Making the Most of Life: 01:16:18
The Path to Happiness: 01:17:04
Love: 01:19:06