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There was time before organisms experienced consciousness, and there will be time after. And if the inevitability of human oblivion worries you, I encourage you to ignore it.

There was time before organisms experienced consciousness, a

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This quote suggests that consciousness is a temporary phenomenon in the grand scheme of existence. It reminds us that there was a time when organisms lacked consciousness, and there will be a time after when consciousness no longer exists. The quote suggests that instead of worrying about the inevitability of human oblivion, it is better to accept it and focus on the present moment, disregarding the concerns about what lies beyond consciousness.

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