6th responder

Why is there something rather than nothing?
From a purely scientific point of view - there is always something air, a molecule a miniscule particle. Even space or "outer space" has particles, stars, moons planets. Something is always there. Even in ones self there are the intangibles of feelings, thoughts and emotions. A state of nothingness does not exist for me - in life.

How do you explain human nature?
This was probably the hardest question. The last one I answered. And I still don't think I have a very good answer. I think it is just human nature to survive and maybe even to deny the eventual end of life. It is in our nature to find what gives us pleasure, whatever that may be.

What happens to a person at death?
I think when you die that's it - it's over. You are gone. I wish I could say I believed in some form of life after death or some continuance of the spirit but I don't. Death is final.

How do you determine what is right and wrong?
Part of it is the same as knowing you know. You can feel inside that your heart and brain are in sync and there is no anxiety in your body. (See next question for full detail) The other part I think is deeply rooted in childhood. I think you look back on experiences and ask yourself what is right. Since everyone had a different childhood perspective there is no simple answer as to what is right and wrong. Some believe in cultural norms or ethics or morals or whatever you want to call it. But determining what is right and wrong goes much deeper than what a culture says is OK. I rely on feelings to determine what is right and what is wrong. Again, it's the feeling that my heart and my brain are in sync. This is a very broad question and I think alot of my answer has to do with a specific right or wrong. Be it a personal decision, a question of someones business practices, a government decision, a religious practice.

How do you know that you know?
Best I can say is gut reaction. I feel deep down inside and my heart and my brain feel together and centered. When I don't know,I do feel conflict in my body especially in the stomach area. It shows up in the form of a nervous/anxiety feeling. When I know, it feels natural and there is no second guessing.

What is the meaning of history?
"They" say history repeats itself. Does it or do we just find events happening now that could coincide with the past? When thinking about history, I do feel it is important to know what happened and do our best not to let the bad things happen again. History is boring to learn about and I don't think it really has too much bearing on this time in the world. We should learn from our mistakes but as a whole - people are stupid and are destined to make the same mistakes over and over agian. Both on a personal level and on a global level. Some do learn but not enough to make a difference.