Yes. Purpose and meaning needs an ego. When you maximally zoom out you get a purposeless, meaningless universe that doesn't care about its birth, its transformations and (maybe?) its end. Individuals are necessary for meaning and purpose.
Otherwise, everything just is as it is and nothing makes any difference. Egos make (the) difference.
Your question is very valid. Sometimes I also wonder whether it really is an admirable goal to change the world. The world certainly doesn't care. Some groups or individuals may do. So I do it for them (including me).
Another way would be to neglect and ignore all purpose and meaning and just do whatever the frak you want. Go with the flow.
Your question is very valid. Sometimes I also wonder whether it really is an admirable goal to change the world. The world certainly doesn't care. Some groups or individuals may do. So I do it for them (including me).
Another way would be to neglect and ignore all purpose and meaning and just do whatever the frak you want. Go with the flow.
I think both results in the same