The universe has no concept of happiness or sadness. It is up to us to find things that make us happy (or sad if that's what we want). - eviltoast
  • 0x01@lemmy.ml
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    1 month ago

    I love the freedom of nihilism, our brain chemicals are the only thing making us happy or sad, they create morals, love, hate.

    You know what, I guess in a way hormones are more human than the brain itself?

    • Rikudou_Sage@lemmings.world
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      1 month ago

      Nah, hormones are just a chemical compound. It’s the brain that gives them meaning. Which itself is pointless without the body which gives it context.

      We’re really the whole package - you’re as much your legs as you are your brain.

      Modern research usually shows that - your body and your mental health are deeply connected. A trauma physically alters your brain. How you feel directly shapes how healthy you are. And how healthy you are shapes how you feel.