From: The Absurdity Horizon: What Today's Norms Will Tomorrow Judge
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Philosophically, the concept of absurdity is deeply subjective, tied to prevailing ethical frameworks, values, and definitions of 'the good life.' What one era deems rational and progressive, another might condemn as short-sighted or even barbaric. The core of this discussion lies in the nature of progress itself: is it linear, or does it involve cyclical re-evaluations? Future generations might operate under entirely different moral compasses, perhaps prioritizing collective well-being over individual accumulation, or ecological harmony over industrial expansion. Thinkers throughout history have grappled with the ephemerality of human constructs. What constitutes a 'good' society, a 'just' economy, or a 'meaningful' existence? Future generations may derive meaning from radically different sources, rendering our consumption-driven or status-oriented pursuits profoundly hollow. The philosophical shift might not just be about *what* they find absurd, but *why* their criteria for judging absurdity have changed.

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Supporting arguments

  • Ethical values and moral frameworks are not static and evolve over time.
  • Definitions of 'progress' and 'the good life' are culturally and temporally relative.
  • Future societies may operate under different core philosophical assumptions, redefining 'rationality'.
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