How big are we?

[madman]

Originally Posted by Aquaplant

Not to sound negative or patronizing, but how is this in any way new information? Sure we don't think about these things, because we are busy with our meaningless daily lives, but once you stop for a moment and think, it's really quite obvious.

And yes, life is the most cruel joke ever, but we don't need to go into space to realize that. Terra firma is more than enough to come in terms with the fact that life is meaningless. Space is only there for extra annoyance, like somehow taunting us for our misery and ignorance here.

The word insignificant doesn't even begin to cover what we are on this pathetic ball of dirt.

I don't doubt that any of us didn't know how small we really are compared to the Universe. It's just interesting to see visual representations to help us ponder the possibilities the universe has to offer. These types of videos are starting points for some for thought and wonder about our existence. They can catapult a person into the need to learn more about our Universe.



How can you say images of our planet like the above are pathetic? It only gives me hope to be able to see such beauty first hand. It drives me to get out and do something. It pushes me to make a difference.

[Aquaplant]

Originally Posted by madman

I don't doubt that any of us didn't know how small we really are compared to the Universe. It's just interesting to see visual representations to help us ponder the possibilities the universe has to offer. These types of videos are starting points for some for thought and wonder about our existence. They can catapult a person into the need to learn more about our Universe.

How can you say images of our planet like the above are pathetic? It only gives me hope to be able to see such beauty first hand. It drives me to get out and do something. It pushes me to make a difference.

What is so bloody wonderful about our existence? For me it's more of a curse than a wonder. Also only a need won't do you any good if you don't have the means to pursue those needs.

And that picture is just a rock covered in algae, what's the big deal? Then again I can't think of anything that would motivate me to "make a difference".

I'm sorry for my moody behavior, but this is the way I am when frustrated with life. I don't really know why I'm even posting again, since all I ever do is complain and just ruin the enjoyment for others.