The True Meaning of Life: Creation

I have been pondering the meaning of life for some time lately. It has always been a large philosophical issue. "Why are we here?" is the question that science, philosophy, and theology have all had their try at explaining. Well here is my chance to tell you, that the meaning of life is creation. I know it sounds a bit basic but that is the answer that I truly believe.

Let's look at some of the facts

1. Life is Self Replicating, Reproduction is a Vital Aspect of What is Considered Life. 

Anyone who has ever paid attention to biology knows that the definition of life is not standard among all scientific practices. However they can agree that life has the following characteristics

• Homeostasis - Regulation of internal environment and biological processes: Temperature, Sugar level, etc.
• Biological Organization- Composed of one or more cells basic units of life.
• Metabolism - Transformation of energy by converting nutrients
• Growth - The ability to increase in size and and overall matter
• Adaption - The ability to change and respond to the environment
• Stimuli Response - A response to an environmental input.
• Reproduction - the ability to reproduce sexually or asexually. 

However if we see the closest essence of life self replication is the ultimate goal. At some point in our lives the majority of us yearn to have children. We yearn to create something that we can see ourselves in. Our children are what's most important to us. We may grow old and die but our children will live on with our legacy. Let's look at something even less complex than us.

A virus. A virus can not reproduce on it's own. It must find a suitable host or else its species will perish. The virus's only goal is replication not predation nor parasitism. It wishes to create replicas of itself. 

2. Reality Changes According to Our Perception

 I humbly ask you to watch the following video in it's entirety. 

If you watched the video then you should be truly amazed by now. It is clear that the role of an observer is quite important. Because the matter was being observed it began to behave in away that fit our perception. It begs the question "Is reality shaped by our consciousness." Even neuroscience will agree that even though we interact with seemingly physical objects, it is only a mere interpretation by electrical signals. Our perception we should call it. So it becomes quite clear that just another purpose of life is to observe. Observe so that we can shape the reality around us. So that we can create and mold new events. 

3. Technology and Ideas

Technology is astounding. Each day it advances exponentially and it is one of humanity's greatest achievements. Humanity's greatest creation. Technology is defined as "the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry." but more generally it is the use of tools. New ideas are spurned by the need to make human life simpler.

Simpler life allows us more time to freely think. More time to freely think spurns new ideas. It seems like another self replicating inherent cycle. It is amazing that we can create buildings and machines that will last long after we are gone. 

4. The Creation of a Legacy

At some point in everyone's life they go through an existential crisis. How they choose to is completely up to them. However some common answers would be, "To chase your dreams", "To live life to the fullest", "To seek wisdom", "To help others and live together", "To give more than you take", "To attain union with god", and finally "To have a family." If you look at each statement you can see that each and every one of them have some goal that involves the creation of new experiences.

These experiences emulate the the trials, tribulations, consequences, and rewards of the path we have chose. Then once we have created that which we need to obtain it, we are truly at peace. We create and leave behind. We leave behind a legacy that is passed on. Not necessarily to the world, but to ourselves and to our family.