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   D to oldernow   
   Re: Wherefore the nihilism angst?   
   21 Feb 25 17:32:39   
   
   From: nospam@example.net   
      
   On Fri, 21 Feb 2025, oldernow wrote:   
      
   > On 2025-02-21, D  wrote:   
   >   
   >>>>> Seems like some people are easily triggered to anger by   
   >>>>> the slightest whiff of what they consider nihilism.   
   >>>>>   
   >>>>> I can't help but wonder why.   
   >>>>   
   >>>> The ego is afraid of its own destruction. This is built   
   >>>> into the organism, as part of the "low level" animal   
   >>>> part. This has historically been necessary for us to thrive   
   >>>> as a species.   
   >>>   
   >>> Is this (or is it that?) to say that remaining mentally   
   >>> awash in nihilism destroys ego?   
   >>>   
   >>> Do tell!   
   >>   
   >> Depends.   
   >   
   > What is this? Sweeping Yet Comprehensive Explanation Day? ;-)   
      
   )   
      
   I guess another way of phrasing it could be... no idea. ;)   
      
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