I loved A Psalm for the Wild-built so much. I've never heard of solar punk, but I love it! I love the version of the future described in these books (I think I've read all of them...there might be three?). But, yes, also, even when we have a lot of things figured out, it doesn't mean people don't get restless and unhappy and embark on a search for meaning.
I think we look for meaning because we are meaning-making creatures. That's what our brains do, try to construct narrative. I think it's one of the things that makes us human, our desire for meaning. It doesn't always mean it's a good thing, though. I think we'd certainly be more content if we just settled for the idea that existing is meaning enough. It's enough just to be here. Also maybe to not be a total dick.
I loved A Psalm for the Wild-built so much. I've never heard of solar punk, but I love it! I love the version of the future described in these books (I think I've read all of them...there might be three?). But, yes, also, even when we have a lot of things figured out, it doesn't mean people don't get restless and unhappy and embark on a search for meaning.
I think we look for meaning because we are meaning-making creatures. That's what our brains do, try to construct narrative. I think it's one of the things that makes us human, our desire for meaning. It doesn't always mean it's a good thing, though. I think we'd certainly be more content if we just settled for the idea that existing is meaning enough. It's enough just to be here. Also maybe to not be a total dick.
Beautifully put. I think we do try to justify our existence and the cost can be truly hoorific. Listening to our gut and intuition is by far better.