Believing in nothing

[UnTheist]

Is it possible? And why would one want to achieve this?

[Storm]

Well nihilism exists, so I assume it's possible.

As for why anyone would want it...

[Phasmid]

I sometimes get the sense that nothing is real, or that everything's an illusion. Probably caused by too much time in the sun, but I honestly don't know why anyone would desire such a feeling.

[tomspug]

To escape pain.

[Storm]

How do you think that would work, Tom?

[UnTheist]

Originally Posted by tomspug

To escape pain.

Just as one might become religious to "escape pain"?

[Willamena]

Originally Posted by UnTheist

Is it possible? And why would one want to achieve this?

It is possible. I don't know as it's necessary or anything --people get by just fine with all their somethings.

It does answer a few questions that otherwise go relatively unexplored, like, 'What the heck does that "yin/yang" symbol mean?'

[TurkeyOnRye]

Sometimes, perhaps most of the time, nihilism happens by accident. I think it's a result of too much inquiry.

In my experience, nihilism intensifies pain if you are a particularly attached person. If you have a depressing view of the world, however, nihilism may be quite relieving. It's all relative though.

[whereismynotecard]

Originally Posted by UnTheist

Is it possible? And why would one want to achieve this?

What do you mean by "nothing?"