What if Nihilism is the normative response as a coping mechanism for the lack of meaning and purpose in one's own life? We all live in our own little worlds, created by the filters of our own perception, defined by intention. This much is absolutely true, is as much as we think. If you choose not to think, then you'll just be led like sheep through your life.
But if you think, and you find your life to be without purpose or meaning, while living in a world where you believe that everything matters, then you choose to suffer a private prison. A private hell.
In the face of this, you have two choices; find/create purpose & meaning in your life, or change what you believe about the world to resolve the conflict and cast off your burden.
Here's the problem with that choice (aside from it being a self deception); pursuing your bliss is empty and only a momentary reprieve from the private hell. Only meaning and purpose have the depth of importance to sustain you.
So I would contend that Nihilists are the disillusioned and disconnected among us who changed their frame of relation with the world to make their hell, appear less so. This does not have to be a conscious choice, as I have found much of the motivating aspect of my nature comes from a subconscious level. You may be able to rule your subconscious, but it steers you back in small ways.
All the more reason to be in touch with that inner voice and hear its whispers. It is trying to help you as best it knows how.. but sometimes it s wrong.. but still listen. Have that dialogue.
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