You think there's hope for humanity, and I don't think there's hope at all.

Most people who study either religion or philosopy are searching for some meaning in life. I don't think there's any meaning. I think we are accidents of birth, some sort of life form (none of which any of us understands, although many try to find a reason for).

To me, to spend any more time trying to understand what life is, how to live it, etc. is a complete waste of time. I'm simply not interested.

As I look at our species, I see that the only way we can survive is to cooperate. When we cooperate, we can work out a plan together for our survival. This would be for the greater good (survival) of the collective. If we don't cooperate, and if we work against each other, at some point, everybody dies. This is destructiv.e I see this as secular ethics.

I define ethics as rules for the survival of the community (group, nation, species, etc.). I live ethically. I determine if my actions will harm others. For example, I don't drive a car - I use public transport. I own as little as possible, because consumerism and manufacturing are destroying the planet.

Of course, on my own, my actions are pretty pointless. They only work when everybody does it together.

I have no interest in my own person. I live simply because I have life. I work in order to earn in order to be able to pay the bills. I do not seek happiness or success or strive for anything - only to be comfortable and to avoid stress. Some things, like dancing, photography, cycling, swimming, give me pleasure. I enjoy them. I am not ambitious. I have no trust in humanity. None. Not one single bit.

I think life is completely meaningless. So, no, I don't think Nietzsche is ever going to convince me otherwise. I have a brain. I can use it.