What Is the Meaning of Life — and Why Do We Even Care?

Life is like a game, but no one told you the rules. Some people think life has a special goal, like winning the game, but others say it's more fun to just play and see what happens. The idea that we might have a purpose or meaning in life is called existentialism.

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Imagine you're playing with blocks, there's no rule saying how to stack them. You can build a tower or make a house, it's up to you.
Sometimes people think life is like a game show, but the rules are made by each person who plays it.
You might feel like your purpose is to help others, just like your favorite superhero.

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