The World View

As best as I can figure, there are a lot of takes on the meaning of life.
To paraphrase the great philosophies… (Are any of them wrong?)

The Psychologist says, “The meaning of life is to avoid death.”
The Neuroscientist says, ”The meaning of life is to maximize reward.”
The Sociologist says “The meaning of life is to fit in.”
The Biologist says “The meaning of life is to reproduce.”
The Platonians say “The meaning of life is to improve the mind.”
Aristotelites say “The meaning of life is to be virtuous.”
The Cynics say ”The meaning of life is to live in harmony with nature.”
The Cyrenists say “The meaning of life is to receive immediate gratification.”
The Epicurusts say “The meaning of life is found in leading a moderate one.”
The Stoics say “The meaning of life is whatever it is and you should like it.”
The Liberalists say “The meaning of life is to live it freely.”
The Kantists say “The meaning of life is to do one’s duty.”
The Utilitarianists say “The meaning of life is to make the most number of people smile.”
The Nihlists say “The meaning of life is what you see is what you get.”
The Pragmatists say “The meaning of life is to live it.”
The Existentialists say “The meaning of life is what you make of it.”
The Absurdusts say” The meaning of life doesn’t exist.”
The Secular Humanists say “The meaning of my life is different than the meaning of yours.”
The Local Positivists say “The meaning of life is a bogus question.”
The Postmodernists say “The meaning of life is to keep evolution going.”
The Social Darwinists say “The meaning of life is to do what comes naturally.”
The Natural Pantheists say “The meaning of life is to care for the Earth.”
The Zoroasterites say “The meaning of life is to behave well.”
The Jews say “The meaning of life is to serve God.”
The Christians say “The meaning of life is to follow the teachings of Jesus.’
The Mormons say “The meaning of life is to be more like God.”
The Muslims say “The meaning of life is to serve God like a party host.”
Those of the Bahai faith say “The meaning of life is to grow spiritually.”
The Hindus say “The meaning of life is to be born well or try it again.”
The Jainists say “The meaning of life is to transcend the material.”
The Buddhists say “The meaning of life is to finish your chores so you can be free from pain.”
The Sikhs say “The meaning of life is to explore God all around us.”
The Shintos say The meaning of life is to live it.”
The Toaists say “The meaning of life is within each of us.”
The Confuciusites say “The meaning of life is in the good and bad of daily living.”

Don't Think Too Hard About It.

Homework? Okay, so maybe any new interview segment is a little like homework. Nobody really has the answer to the meaning of life. (Check out the Wikipedia page on it - fascinating.) I want first impressions or quick answers. Check out mine to see flippant responses. Basically it's Who, What, When Where, Why, How.
Who are you? What is your perspective? How do you think of yourself?
What is your hobby? What's spare time for?
Where do you do your hobby? How far away do you travel to participate?
When do you find the time to participate in your hobby?
Why do you do that hobby? What is your goal in doing it?
How do you manage to find spare time for your hobby?
Don't sweat the questions. I'm not expecting a disertation.
So this is once again an open call for your thoughts here. I look forward to spotting trends, distinctions and commonalities. Thanks in advance for your participation.

Because You Didn't Ask for It.

As knowledgable and interesting as I am, I find it difficult to overcome my natural timidity to think that what I have to say is worth your time to read it. Therefore I am going to introduce a new segment to this blog. I will continue to try to stay away from politics in this blog, saving that for another space. However, since I define politics as how you get along with others, some political views might sneak into this segment in which I invite truly interesting people to comment on life here by each answering the same six questions. In the interest of fairness and to achieve a baseline, I will give my answers here now, hopefully to be followed by the genius of y'all as resposes come in. Don't feel the need to wait for an invitation. I'll post all the interesting ones I get.

Question #1) Who are you? (How do you define yourself?)
My Answer #1) I'm an Earthling. Where are you from?

Question #2) What is the meaning of life? (Why are you here?)
My Answer #2) To experience the wonders of life one adventure after another.

Question #3) What do you do to amuse yourself? (What drives you to get up?)
My Answer #3) I try to capture another rare experience of life. ex: Skiing

Question #4) How do you find the time to do it? (When do you do this?)
My Answer #4) It's incorporated into my daily life. I prioritize it.

Question #5) Where do you do this? (How far away from there do you sleep?)
My Answer #5) Since it's rare that quality snow falls on interesting terrain, it is necessary to live close to or in the mountains if you hope to partake in the great skiing of this life. I can always head toward the equator for warm weather activities.

Question #6) How do you do it? (How do you afford it?)
My Answer #6) I sacrifice all else for the opportunity to have the rare experience.

Essay Question: - open format - Tell us a joke or make a comment on whatever is on your mind. (What do you think?)
My Essay Answer) The three greatest experiences on the planet are, in order, skiing, biking, massage. The greatest thing on the planet other than mother nature is people. The greatest possession is friends.

Thanks for your input!