I don’t think that’s different, I think that’s very related to the topic at hand

And yeah, that’s all true. All living things can suffer, down to single cells

The real question here is where is the line between us and other animals. And I think you’re almost there - you’re on the verge of recognizing there is none, or maybe of internalizing that realization

Most animals don’t often think about the meaning of life, just like most humans. They don’t think to ask us either, because we’re honestly a pretty foolish species. We’re powerful and intelligent, but not wise

An orca, elephant, or corvid is probably the wisest being on earth right now. Possibly even a whole forest