Our entire lifetimes are but small flashes, mere nanoseconds in the scale of the universe.

Realizing all this through Science and Philosophy- I am in despair. I don't see the point of any long-term goals anymore. I don't see the point of anything other than immediate fruit-bearing activities like spending time with friends and eating.

What to do? How to get past this?

Many here has gotten the pale blue dot enlightenment, I assume.

What still drives you? How and why do you still have long term goals?

Can you share with me your perspective and/or any reading material on Philosophy/something else?

(Note: I am in situational depression connected with my current job + AI scare. I hope to get out of the bad job hole in about a year. Does it get better after the situation changes? What to do in the meantime?)

[0]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pale_Blue_Dot