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Episode 4182:
Mark Manson explains that before asking what the meaning of life is, it is worth asking what meaning itself actually is. He describes meaning as an association the mind draws between events, an arbitrary construct that evolved to help humans predict the world and stay motivated. In this first part he makes the case that meaning is not discovered but cultivated.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://markmanson.net/the-meaning-of-life
Quotes to ponder:
"Meaning is the association that we draw between two experiences or events in our minds."
"Meaning is nature's tool for motivation."
"Meaning is a resource that we must cultivate in our lives."
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