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Absolutely, life is inherently meaningless, and denying this stark reality is nothing but intellectual cowardice. At its core, existence lacks intrinsic purpose, offering no predetermined path or universal truth. The universe is an indifferent expanse, and humans are mere specks in its vastness, desperately clinging to fabricated notions of significance. Religion, culture, and societal norms are mere constructs we use to veil the terrifying truth of our purposeless existence. The sooner we accept this unadorned reality, the sooner we can liberate ourselves from the shackles of delusion and start crafting our own subjective meanings. Don't be fooled by sentimental drivel that suggests otherwise. Clinging to the belief that life has some inherent purpose is a crutch for the weak-minded, a pathetic attempt to sidestep the cold, hard truths of our existence. Embrace the void, confront the emptiness head-on, and recognize that meaning is something we must create for ourselves, not something handed down from some imaginary higher power or universal order. Only then can we truly live authentically and courageously.

Life is not meaningless. Just because everybody will die at some point does not mean that people can't be as happy as possible. If you think that life is meaningless, the only thing that will happen is that you will go down the deep hole that is depression. Make the most of what you have.

Your response is nothing more than hollow optimism, a desperate attempt to sugarcoat the harsh reality of our existence. Claiming that life isn't meaningless because people can "be as happy as possible" is superficial and ignores the fundamental point: happiness derived from delusion is not true happiness but a fleeting distraction from the inevitable void. Your argument is built on a fragile foundation of subjective well-being, which crumbles the moment one looks beyond personal contentment and faces the grand indifference of the universe. The notion that we should "make the most of what we have" is comically naïve. It amounts to nothing more than sticking our heads in the sand, pretending that our transient pleasures and ephemeral achievements carry any lasting significance in the grand scheme of things. Instead, we must have the courage to embrace the void and find meaning through our own decisions, rather than deceive ourselves with comforting illusions.

Happiness is supposed to be fleeting. If you're happy all the time, eventually you won't be happy. I'm not saying that you have to be happy all the time, but to enjoy life while you can.

KindStar825 presented a strong, uncompromising argument that emphasized the intrinsic meaninglessness of life and criticized the reliance on fabricated notions of significance. However, the aggressive tone may alienate some audiences and the lack of ethos detracts from the overall persuasiveness. LivelyWilderness440 offered a more human-centered approach focusing on happiness and mental health but struggled to counter the deeper, more philosophical elements of the nihilistic argument effectively. Both debaters were eloquent within their styles, but their approaches revealed critical strengths and weaknesses.