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The absolute starting point of all philosophy is the knowledge that the human mortality rate is 100%. Everything else flows from that simple, but necessary, understanding.
Does this mean that modern physicians, politicians, business people etc. are defective as philosophers? Absolutely it does! Because the modern world convinces you otherwise, that it's possible to live forever, and therefore the modern world destroys the foundation of all philosophy.
Just something to think about as you reflect on why everything seems to have gone to hell. Quite simply, nobody thinks they are mortal anymore. As a result, people's ability to think is diminished, and their egos are expanded without limit. They are existing in a flow of food, work, and entertainment, without end, a circuit that keeps them going forever. We live in a world of too many arrogant humans who think they are gods.
Does this mean that modern physicians, politicians, business people etc. are defective as philosophers? Absolutely it does! Because the modern world convinces you otherwise, that it's possible to live forever, and therefore the modern world destroys the foundation of all philosophy.
Just something to think about as you reflect on why everything seems to have gone to hell. Quite simply, nobody thinks they are mortal anymore. As a result, people's ability to think is diminished, and their egos are expanded without limit. They are existing in a flow of food, work, and entertainment, without end, a circuit that keeps them going forever. We live in a world of too many arrogant humans who think they are gods.