Does It Ever Bother You That No One Will Have Given a Shit That You Lived and Died 80 Years After You Die (At Best)?
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My wife tells our kids stories about her great great great grandfather all the time, which were told to her by her grandfather. We've discovered a ton of information online/genealogy as well (it also helps that her father's family had some status back in the day)
It doesn't really bother me, but then again I'm not expecting any major accomplishments, the best I'm hoping for is just 'he was a good person, and he loved his children 🤷♂️'. But as mentioned, genealogy/family history fascinates me
I agree with this overall. I do wonder if certain otherwise likely forgotten names will hang around a little longer due to the fact that so much more stuff in general has been captured/archived/shared publicly over the last 20-30 years with the rise of the internet and camera phones. There has been no other time in human history where it is so easy to keep up with other's lives and be able to reference specific parts of it. It won't make a difference for average people, but it may expand the few dozen non-Biblical people number that people remember by a decent amount.
They would care if you did something to help them. The generations alive today are literally determining the fate of those gens that are yet-to-come.
It's not a question of time. It's a question of how we used our time. That's going to matter a LOT to generations after this one, such as they might be.
It's not a question of time. It's a question of how we used our time. That's going to matter a LOT to generations after this one, such as they might be.
I don't really care about people not knowing who I am in 80 years, I would be just very sad if my own descendants don't know me. But I think it's about to change with social media, we have an access to information we didn't have before.
Unless humanity is wiped out, I think the archival ability we have now will actully
Make it easier to see your past/heritage.
I don't know many people now and I work retail so I'm not helpful to society to leave a mark
If I died it'd be like "damn, he died, shame, he was young"
when I'm old and dead I'm sure my kids(if I have any) will miss me but like great grand kids won't give a shit
Like I barely knew my grandparents so it'll just continue
If I died it'd be like "damn, he died, shame, he was young"
when I'm old and dead I'm sure my kids(if I have any) will miss me but like great grand kids won't give a shit
Like I barely knew my grandparents so it'll just continue
I know of multiple family members generations before my great grandparents. But I'm not upset thinking no one will remember me that far after my death. Why should I be remembered better than, as you say, 99.999% of people? Unless I do something that deserves that treatment by becoming some historical figure (not going to happen), then it's a silly thing to expect and does not make me sad knowing it won't happen.
Does it sadden you that 99.999% of the world won't know who you are while you're alive?
Does it sadden you that 99.999% of the world won't know who you are while you're alive?
Nope, I don't care. I'm not self-centered as much to care about some nebulous legacy after I'm gone.
My brother is 50 and their trying.🤷♂️ I had my second when I was 41.
This kinda bothers me from time to time. I wish my life had more impact. :(
It was my mom's birthday a few days ago. She died about a decade ago. We have some old family friends who always post "I miss you" messages on FB around then, or around the day she died. I kinda hate it. Like, its not a nice "oh the great memories" day for me. Just makes me sad.
I worry no one will come to my funeral besides my wife and kids. For some reason I think it'll be embarrassing. Weird.
Really?
It was my mom's birthday a few days ago. She died about a decade ago. We have some old family friends who always post "I miss you" messages on FB around then, or around the day she died. I kinda hate it. Like, its not a nice "oh the great memories" day for me. Just makes me sad.
I worry no one will come to my funeral besides my wife and kids. For some reason I think it'll be embarrassing. Weird.
I've always thought it's kinda funny to think that future generations will possibly have absolutely undeniable proof via carefully preserved digital records that their great great great grandfather was a complete dumbass.
I sincerely don't care. As long as i was of positive influence on the people i lived with (rather than a negative influence). In the end we'll all be gone and nothing will be remembered. Don't torture yourself with vanity that can't be met. Realize you're insignificant in de grand scheme of things and realize you only have one relatively short life. Afterlife is most likely a lie.
Make it worthwhile. You're significant to the people nearby. Treat them well (like you want to be treated), have fun.
Don't waste your life on negativity. Meet people. See beautiful places. And remember; always wear sunscreen.
Make it worthwhile. You're significant to the people nearby. Treat them well (like you want to be treated), have fun.
Don't waste your life on negativity. Meet people. See beautiful places. And remember; always wear sunscreen.
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I find it intriguing that my descendants will be able to still watch me hundreds of years from now as long as all of the youtube videos remain around in an archive somewhere.
Which reminds me that the other year I discovered that my great great great grandfather had written a book. It's so old I haven't been able to find a copy though.
Which reminds me that the other year I discovered that my great great great grandfather had written a book. It's so old I haven't been able to find a copy though.
It's honestly a huge relief! Another century or so and I can finally rest in peace knowing no one remembers that time in 4th grade I accidentally called my teacher "mom"
People not noticing my existence is like a top goal of mine, so that's more uplifting than anything.
I was talking with my dad a few weeks ago about my great grandfather who lived in the 19th century. We found his obituary and some pieces written about him. He was very active in his community and apparently a good dude.
That man has dozens more great grandchildren that know his name and some, like me, have taken an interest in him.
Does that mean it matters? Not really. He would have had no idea and lasting memory was not why he did those things or had a big family like he did (so far as I know). But I do want to counter the narrative that everyone is forgotten immediately. The Conan quote is telling: he's clearly thinking about being remembered by history, not his family. His great grandchildren will absolutely know about him and maybe even watch footage of him doing the string dance. But for him that's probably not enough. And for anyone here that's all we could really ever hope for
Ok I'm rambling now
That man has dozens more great grandchildren that know his name and some, like me, have taken an interest in him.
Does that mean it matters? Not really. He would have had no idea and lasting memory was not why he did those things or had a big family like he did (so far as I know). But I do want to counter the narrative that everyone is forgotten immediately. The Conan quote is telling: he's clearly thinking about being remembered by history, not his family. His great grandchildren will absolutely know about him and maybe even watch footage of him doing the string dance. But for him that's probably not enough. And for anyone here that's all we could really ever hope for
Ok I'm rambling now
I'll be glad to be forgotten, won't be the source of cringes and yikes anymore. Though once I'm dead I won't even be able to be glad. Wont be shit. Or actually maybe I will be. Worm shit. Maybe a tree.
Ask a tree if they care that their past life is forgotten and get back to me.
Ask a tree if they care that their past life is forgotten and get back to me.
