The Mattering Instinct

The article titled "The Mattering Instinct" explores the human experience in relation to the vastness of the universe. It reflects on the presence of mountains and the remains of past life forms, emphasizing the connection between human existence and the larger cosmos, which contains two trillion galaxies and countless stars. The piece discusses the paradox of consciousness and its desire to find significance in life amidst the immense scale of space and time.