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While rationality has revolutionized our understanding of nature, it has simultaneously challenged our need for meaning. Humanity’s longing for purpose is deeply ingrained, often satisfied through stories and beliefs that transcend empirical evidence. These narratives, whether religious or mythological, provide comfort and coherence in an otherwise indifferent universe.
The ongoing human struggle is to reconcile rational knowledge with our emotional and spiritual needs. As we continue to explore the cosmos and unravel the laws of nature, the question remains: how do we find meaning in a universe that appears to have no inherent purpose?