Do you really care about the people who come after you?

I find that I have two answers.

1. Empathy

Of course I care! Empathy is nice. But one can only do so much. How do you know when to stop? How to cope with having to stop?

Empathy goes both ways.
Perceptions of others projected to oneself, and perceptions of self projected onto others.

2. Apathy

In the absence of empathy, I don't care.


The end result of transcending both answers is realising that one always has a choice, if he has enough brainspace to consider it.

Total flexibility. In a world in constant flux, that is the key to peace.

Empathy may appear to give you peace, but with care comes its own stresses.
Apathy makes me stressed about those who do care.

Taoists talk about the middle way. Sam once talked about "staying neutral" I think what they mean is exactly this. Be the superposition of all states. Do whatever you want to do and then think whatever you want about it.

Cheers!