What if we (humans, life in general) are just a temporary infection in some other (incognizable to us) system? And what if that infection is just about to be eradicated? What are our options?
From some lame-ass movie: “People need someone to love. If you can’t give them that, give them something to hope for. If that’s not possible, either, give them something to – do”. This is the essence of civilization.