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“Maybe this world is another planet's hell”

Aldous Huxley

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This saying suggests that what we experience on Earth with all its problems, pain, and suffering might be considered a terrible place by beings from another planet. Imagine if aliens from a perfect world were to look at our world with war, hunger, and natural disasters; they might think our planet is a place of punishment or misery. It's like thinking about a person from a wealthy, peaceful country visiting a war-torn, impoverished place; they might feel like they're in a kind of hell. This idea encourages us to reflect on the suffering we see around us and consider how much better our world could be. By recognizing this, we might be more motivated to improve our conditions and help each other. We can apply this to our lives by working towards making Earth a better place, reducing pain and suffering wherever we can.

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Afterlife Alternative reality Cosmic perspective Existence Existentialism Fate Hell Philosophy Speculation
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