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  • Existential nihilism asserts that life lacks inherent meaning, purpose, or value, and that individuals must create their own sense of purpose within a seemingly indifferent universe.

  • The concept of eternal oblivion complements this philosophy by highlighting the impermanence and finality of human existence.

  • When one accepts that consciousness ceases entirely upon death, it reinforces the idea that life is transient and devoid of any preordained purpose.

  • This acknowledgment can be both liberating and daunting.

  • On one hand, it frees individuals from the fear of afterlife and the constraint of seeking external validation or reward.

  • On the other hand, it places the burden of meaning-making squarely on the individual, necessitating the creation of personal significance in a life that will inevitably end in nothingness.

Existential nihilism asserts that life lacks inherent meaning, purpose, or value, and that individuals must create their own sense of purpose within a seemingly indifferent universe.

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