We are here as local information harvesters, local problem-solvers in support of the integrity of eternally regenerative Universe. The fact that we get away from physical problems doesn't mean we go away from problems. The problems are really rarely physical.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans harvest information and solve problems to support the universe. Problems are rarely just physical.
- In plain terms
- We are here to solve problems and support the universe.
- What can you take from it?
- See problems beyond physical ones.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What non-physical problems are ignoring ignoring?
- How do you support the universe?
Another view
Physical problems still require physical solutions regardless of perspective.
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