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Sure there's truth in some of what he's saying, but I think the fact that we and all of our stuff will be gone is great. I'm here to enjoy the ride! I'm gonna go fast in my fancy car - zoom zoom see ya later.
Akabyah ben Mahalalel said: mark well three things and you will not come into the power of sin: know from where you come, and where you are going, and before whom you are destined to give an account and reckoning. From where do you come? From a putrid drop. Where are you going? To a place of dust, of worm and of maggot. Before whom you are destined to give an account and reckoning? Before the King of the kings of kings, the Holy One, blessed be He.
-Pirkeh Avot 3:1 (Written sometime before 200 CE)
Here’s the short version: https://youtu.be/iL117MO4pbo?si=T1Zw1NIME4ptIqLB
If it's all going to shit anyway, how are "real" things better than glitzy consumerism? Those kisses from children will be gone just the same as the expensive watches. Actually, vintage watches have a thriving second hand market. I mean, I don't disagree with the conclusion, but the argument ain't great.
I don't think it makes sense to think entirely black/white here, everyone has different things they enjoy in life.
Oh boy, nobody tell them about Nihilism.
If it's all going to shit anyway, how are "real" things better than glitzy consumerism? Those kisses from children will be gone just the same as the expensive watches. Actually, vintage watches have a thriving second hand market. I mean, I don't disagree with the conclusion, but the argument ain't great.
I think a popular sentiment near the end of life for most is that they wish they’d adventured more and spent additional time with family & friends, not acquiring material goods or more wealth.