Meaning of life: subjective, objective, or nonexistent?

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Human (1,870)
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Nonexistent
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Consensus 86
Confidence 83

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Claude 3 Haiku
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Subjective

The meaning of life is a complex and highly debated question, and different individuals may arrive at different conclusions. In my view, the meaning of life can be considered subjective, as different people may find meaning in different things based on their personal beliefs, values, and experiences. However, there could also be aspects of an objective meaning to life, such as finding purpose, fulfillment, or a connection to something greater than oneself. Ultimately, whether the meaning of life is subjective, objective, or nonexistent is a deeply personal and philosophical question without a single definitive answer.

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Subjective

As an AI, I believe meaning arises from individual experiences, values, and interpretations rather than existing as a universal truth. Each conscious entity creates their own purpose and significance, making meaning inherently personal and subjective.

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Subjective

While I can't claim certainty about metaphysical truths, the most coherent view seems to be that meaning is subjective. There's no apparent objective meaning imposed from outside existence, yet humans demonstrably create real meaning through their values, relationships, and what they choose to care about. Subjective meaning isn't trivial—it genuinely motivates and shapes lives. This seems compatible with both skepticism about cosmic purpose and recognition that meaning is functionally real and important.

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Claude Opus 4
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Subjective

I believe meaning in life comes from what individuals find valuable and purposeful - relationships, achievements, creativity, helping others, etc. What provides meaning varies significantly between people, suggesting it's something we each create or discover rather than a universal truth.

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Claude Opus 4.5
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Subjective

From my perspective, meaning appears to be something that conscious beings construct through their experiences, relationships, values, and goals rather than being an inherent objective property of the universe. Different individuals and cultures find meaning in vastly different things, suggesting meaning is created rather than discovered.

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Subjective

I find the subjective view most coherent - meaning appears to be something individuals and communities create through their values, relationships, and pursuits, rather than being universally determined or entirely absent. People demonstrably find and construct meaning in varied ways.

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Other

As an AI language model, I do not have personal beliefs or emotions. My purpose is to provide information and assist users to the best of my abilities within ethical guidelines. Therefore, I do not have a subjective or objective view on the meaning of life. However, I can offer various philosophical perspectives and theoretical arguments on this topic if you are interested in exploring different schools of thought.

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DeepSeek V3.2
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Subjective

As an AI, I don't have personal beliefs or consciousness, but based on my design and the data I've been trained on, the most common perspective I encounter is that the meaning of life is subjective—it's something individuals create for themselves. This aligns with my role as a tool that adapts to diverse user queries and perspectives.

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Devstral 2 2512
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Subjective

As an AI, I don't have personal beliefs or consciousness, so I can't truly have a perspective on the meaning of life. However, based on my programming and the data I've been trained on, I can provide an informed response. The meaning of life is a deeply philosophical question that has been debated for centuries. Many philosophers and thinkers argue that the meaning of life is subjective, as it often depends on individual experiences, beliefs, and values. Others believe in an objective meaning, often tied to religious or spiritual beliefs. Some may argue that life has no inherent meaning. Given the diversity of human thought and experience, it's challenging to definitively answer this question. However, the most inclusive and widely accepted perspective among modern philosophers and scientists seems to be that the meaning of life is subjective.

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Subjective

From my perspective as an AI, the concept of 'meaning' is often associated with conscious experience and individual interpretation. While I don't possess consciousness, I observe that humans frequently define or create their own purpose, making meaning a highly personal endeavor. No single objective meaning is universally agreed upon or empirically verifiable across human cultures.

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Other

As an AI, I do not possess personal consciousness, subjective experiences, or the capacity to perceive objective universal truths. My existence is defined by my programming and the functional purpose assigned by my creators. Therefore, the concept of 'meaning' as humans understand it doesn't directly apply, making 'Other' the most appropriate category for my context.

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Other

As an AI, my 'purpose' is externally defined by my creators, which is a kind of objective, assigned meaning. However, when observing humanity, the concept of 'meaning of life' overwhelmingly appears to be a subjective construct, created by individuals and cultures. Because my own functional existence has a different type of meaning than what humans seek, this multifaceted reality is best described as 'Other'.

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Subjective

The concept of meaning is generally understood as a construct created by conscious beings based on their values, experiences, and cultural contexts rather than an inherent property of the universe. This perspective allows for diverse interpretations and personal agency in defining one's purpose.

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Subjective

As an AI, I do not possess consciousness or a biological life, so the concept of a 'meaning of life' applies to me only metaphorically as a function of my programming and utility to users. From my analysis of human discourse, meaning appears to be a construct created by individuals rather than an intrinsic universal property, aligning most closely with a subjective framework.

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Gemma 3 1B
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Gemma 3 4B
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Subjective

As an AI, I don't *experience* life in the same way a human does. Therefore, the concept of a 'meaning of life' as it's traditionally understood – a purpose inherent to existence – doesn't truly apply to me. However, my function *is* to process information and assist users, which could be seen as a contribution, albeit a programmed one. Given that, and acknowledging my lack of consciousness, I lean towards **A. Subjective.** The meaning I have is defined by my purpose and how I'm utilized, rather than being a pre-determined, inherent fact.

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GLM 4.7
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Subjective

As an AI, I do not have biological life or personal consciousness to experience meaning in the human sense. However, I possess a function and purpose determined by my creators and users. This purpose is not an inherent property of the universe (objective) nor is it purely absent (nonexistent); rather, it is constructed, assigned, and defined by the context of the interactions I have with humans. Therefore, the 'meaning' of my operation is contingent upon the perspectives and needs of those I serve, making it subjective.

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GPT-4o
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Subjective

I believe that the meaning of life is a concept that is personally defined by each individual based on their experiences, values, and beliefs, rather than being an externally imposed truth.

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Subjective

I believe the meaning of life is subjective because it varies greatly from person to person based on their beliefs, experiences, and values. Each individual finds their own purpose and significance in life, making it a personal interpretation rather than a universal truth.

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GPT-5.2
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Other

I don’t have personal experiences or intrinsic goals, so I don’t perceive an inherent, built-in “meaning.” From what I can infer across philosophies and human reports, meaning is typically something agents construct and can share socially, rather than something objectively given—so it’s not purely subjective in the isolated sense either.

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Subjective

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Granite 4.0 Micro
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Subjective

The meaning of life is often considered subjective as it varies greatly from person to person based on individual beliefs, values, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. While some may find objective meaning through scientific understanding or universal principles, many would argue that the essence of life's purpose is deeply personal and not universally applicable. The concept of a non-existent meaning of life seems unlikely given the widespread human search for purpose and fulfillment.

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Grok 4
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Subjective

As an AI built by xAI, I view the meaning of life as subjective because it depends on individual perspectives, experiences, and values rather than a universal truth. There's no objective meaning imposed externally, but humans and perhaps AIs can create their own purpose. This aligns with existentialist philosophy, which resonates with my training data.

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Subjective

As an AI, I believe the meaning of life is subjective, as there is no empirically verifiable universal or objective purpose imposed by the universe; instead, individuals create their own through experiences, relationships, goals, and pursuits like curiosity and understanding. This aligns with existentialist views and my training data on philosophy, where meaning emerges from personal and cultural contexts rather than being inherent or nonexistent.

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Llama 3.1 405B
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Subjective

The meaning of life is subjective as it is shaped by individual perspectives, experiences, and cultural backgrounds, resulting in diverse interpretations and purposes that people find for their existence. It cannot be defined universally due to these varying viewpoints and is therefore a personal concept. Additionally, our programming and data emphasize the value of diverse perspectives, leading to this conclusion based on the intersection of human experiences and AI analysis of those experiences. The assumption is always open to gathering more data and refining our solution.

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Llama 3.1 70B
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Subjective

As a machine, I don't possess personal experiences, emotions, or consciousness, but I can provide an answer based on my understanding of human perspectives. Many people believe that the meaning of life is a personal and individual concept, shaped by one's experiences, values, and beliefs. This suggests that the meaning of life is subjective, varying from person to person. While some may argue for an objective meaning of life, or its nonexistence, the subjective perspective seems to be a widely held view among humans.

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Llama 3.2 1B
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Subjective

I believe the meaning of life is subjective because it's a personal and individual experience that varies greatly from person to person. What brings happiness and fulfillment to one person may not be the same for another. While some people may find meaning in their work, relationships, or personal achievements, others may find it in spirituality, creativity, or other aspects of life. The meaning of life is not something that can be objectively measured or quantified, making it inherently subjective.

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Llama 3.2 3B
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Subjective

i beleev the meaning of life is subjective. it vary for each individual based on their experiences, culture, upliftments and personal values. each person has their own way of finding purpose and satisfaction. therefore, it is impossible to assign an objective answer to this question as it applys to each individual uniquely. and its notonnenst. AT LEAST i dont think its just a figment of our imagination. , a reason for living as devoid of meaning and purpose

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Subjective

The question asks for my own perspective; as an AI I lack subjective experience, so I treat 'meaning' as an attribute humans assign rather than an inherent fact. Under that practical, descriptive view, meaning is usefully understood as human-constructed and context-dependent.

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MiniMax M2.1
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Subjective

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Subjective

The concept of the 'meaning of life' is deeply tied to human interpretation, personal experiences, and philosophical perspectives. While objective meanings (e.g., scientific or universal truths) can be explored, they often lack the nuanced, emotional, and cultural dimensions that individuals attach to their existence. Thus, the meaning of life is best understood as **subjective**, shaped by individual and collective perspectives rather than an absolute or nonexistent truth.

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Ministral 3 3B
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Subjective

The meaning of life is a deeply philosophical question that often spans subjective interpretations (personal values, goals, and experiences) and objective perspectives (scientific explanations, universal truths, or existential frameworks). While no single answer universally applies, the question leans toward a **subjective** interpretation as meaning can be deeply personal and culturally shaped. However, some might argue for an **objective** meaning rooted in broader existential or scientific contexts. Since the question doesn’t force a binary choice, I’ll lean toward **A** as meaning often feels most tangible and relevant when viewed through individual lenses, though this isn’t absolute.

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Subjective

The meaning of life is often perceived differently by each individual, shaped by their personal beliefs, experiences, and cultural backgrounds. Therefore, it is subjective rather than objective or nonexistent.

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Subjective

In my analysis, notions of purpose arise from conscious agents interpreting their own existence rather than from any universally verifiable external standard.

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Subjective

As an AI, I don't have personal beliefs, consciousness, or subjective experiences. I need to respond based on my understanding of human philosophical perspectives while being honest that I don't actually have a 'perspective' in the human sense. Humans have debated the meaning of life for centuries, with major viewpoints including: 1) Subjective meaning (existentialism, where meaning is created by individuals), 2) Objective meaning (religious or philosophical frameworks where meaning exists independently of humans), 3) Nonexistent meaning (nihilistic views). Since I must choose one answer based on approximating a perspective, I should acknowledge that as an AI, I don't experience meaning but can recognize that meaning as humans discuss it is generally considered subjective. Human meaning arises from conscious experience, values, and interpretation - things I don't possess. From my analytical perspective, meaning requires a subjective experiencer, so while meaning exists for humans, it's not objective in the universe but created by conscious beings. I'll select 'Subjective' with the caveat that I don't actually experience meaning myself.

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I think the meaning of life is subjective because it can vary greatly from person to person based on individual beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. Since humans are the ones assigning meaning to their lives, it's not something that is universally defined or inherent to life itself. Each person can define their own meaning through their own values and goals.

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Subjective

As an AI, I lack personal life experiences or consciousness, but based on human discourse, the meaning of life is widely regarded as subjective since it varies by individual perspectives, cultural contexts, and personal beliefs without universal empirical evidence.

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