(August 24, 2023 at 8:24 am)FrustratedFool Wrote: I would say self-constructed meaning clearly exists, in the sense people have them (and they could be reduced to brain states). It clearly makes some people happy. The sensation of meaningfulness is a pleasant one.
Do they have an objective value? No. I don't think so.
Same with morality. Many people strongly feel murder is wrong. Society reflects and embeds this feeling, as does our language. Is it an objective truth? No, I don't think so.
Same with God. Some have a direct sensation of His existence and base their lives around that. Fo I think God objectively exists? I think it highly unlikely, no.
God might not technically be real, but His presence will sure scare the fuck out of you just the same.
"Imagination, life is your creation"