It is a frivolous pursuit, yes. The same be said for people seeking world records in eating contests or track and field (athletics for non-murricans) events. There are other bizarre feats found in the Guinness World Records. They are all basically useless stunts.
They also test the limits of humanity. They lay a higher peak. They can inspire an audience to challenge themselves in their own goals.
A number of these people praise God for their achievements. It could be argued that the feats function as testimonies of God can help us do.
Should the nerds get real jobs? Perhaps yes. One moral question is, what is the point of peak productivity? Does it make you a better person? Better than Christian monks?
It is a frivolous pursuit, yes. The same be said for people seeking world records in eating contests or track and field (athletics for non-murricans) events. There are other bizarre feats found in the Guinness World Records. They are all basically useless stunts.
They also test the limits of humanity. They lay a higher peak. They can inspire an audience to challenge themselves in their own goals.
A number of these people praise God for their achievements. It could be argued that the feats function as testimonies of God can help us do.
Should the nerds get real jobs? Perhaps yes. One moral question is, what is the point of peak productivity? Does it make you a better person? Better than Christian monks?