Sometimes an old joke is smarter than any philosophy.
The joke goes like this: Does a man come to the doctor and ask: “What do I have to do to live to be 100 years old?” Asks the doctor: “Do you drink alcohol?” The man replies: “Not really, I avoid everyone Situations in which I could be tempted to drink. ”The doctor continues:“ What about roast pork, goose and other sumptuous meals? ”The man replies:“ I avoid all of this, I eat almost exclusively vegetarian. ” Finally the doctor: “How about the sex?
Do you sometimes feel exhausted after heavy sex? "The good man replies:" I'm very reluctant. "The doctor replies:" Now I have one more question: Why do you want to be 100 years old? "
The dialogue gets to the heart of the dilemma of our time.
What is the point of continuing to live if we can no longer do what gives meaning to our continued life?