User blog comment:EvilMegaCookie/Maya/@comment-28898344-20150310004056/@comment-4867780-20150317013932

"What satisfaction would actually be found in understanding and growing when you absolutely do not even need it unless you actually enjoy learning and research?"

The answer was so obvious you answered it yourself B) Progress and growth are inherently satisfying, even when not actually needed. Surely, you understand that ?

"Lawrence seems to represents pure idealism more than anything."

Incorrect. Lawrence is idealism realized, through sufficient means and calculations.

In short, an "ideal" alternative that you refuse to acknowledge for 'pointless' reasons.