Astronomy Quote by Eliezer Yudkowsky
“There is no justice in the laws of nature, no term for fairness in the equations of motion. The Universe is neither evil, nor good, it simply does not care. The stars don't care, or the Sun, or the sky. But they don't have to! WE care! There IS light in the world, and it is US!”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "In the Light of the Universe", 2015
Human beings must create meaning and justice because nature is indifferent; our values fill the void left by an uncaring cosmos.
In simple terms: Nature is indifferent; we must care.
Key Takeaway
Take responsibility for creating fairness.
Themes
meaning
responsibility
humanism
Mood
reflective
determined
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- activism
- community building
- policy making
- education
- artistic expression
Key Concepts
ethical philosophy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we foster justice in an indifferent world?
- What responsibilities arise from recognizing cosmic indifference?
A Different Perspective
Nature's indifference can lead to nihilism if not countered.
![“For the religious, passivism [i.e., objects are obedient to the laws of nature] provides a clear role of God as the author of the laws of nature. If the laws of nature are God's commands for an essentially passive world ..., God also has the power to suspend the laws of nature, and so perform…” quote by Brian Ellis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ea9/brian-ellis-75025_clear_for-the-religious-passivism-i-e-objects_131744.jpg)
