- How should I live, for myself or for others?
Unless you’re a hermit, both. On one hand, people need people. On the other, all sacrifice is strategy. Think human chess. Ultimately, we care only about ourselves. - Isn’t everyone equal?
Equality is the myth of inferiors. Some have more than others. Think of anything - intelligence, talent, athleticism, compassion. That’s life.But none of that matters. What matters is to live while you can. Be all you can. Do all you can. Mostly, have fun.
- Is morality relative or absolute?
If relative means no one has to agree and that's natural, then that's bullshit, because the whole point of ethics is to live together. If absolute means everyone should agree on a supernatural standard, then I call elephant shit on that one, because look around.But some things are universal. No one enjoys involuntary pain. No one wants to die given a way out (or, in). No one wants to fail at goals. No one wants testicular or ovarian cancer.
Think of anything that you and everyone you know—or almost everyone—wouldn't like or want. These are absolutes, meaning universal agreements. Meaning anything else is meaningless.
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