“Nihilism” comes from the Latin word nihil, or nothing, or “that which does not exist.” Nihilism can be defined as the belief that all values, and therefore institutions, are baseless ...
But the popular couple’s message isn’t negative or nihilistic. Instead, they’re focusing on their time together, and viewing the staggering situation as an opportunity to rebuild.
As the death toll rises, Shellenberger made a startling claim, suggesting that meth addicts may be responsible for starting some of the fires out of a sense of nihilism. "Meth heads love to start ...