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I do things because I like them, want them, or they give me pleasure. Motivates me just fine. Boredom is unpleasant, so I avoid it by continuing to do and learn new things. Reflection is only warranted if it seems like I'm damaging myself or those adjacent to me who contribute to my good life, which is easy to do accidentally in modern society.

Atheism would fit the definition of absence of a belief system.

That begs the question by assuming that a belief system must be religious. Much of philosophy is about building a belief system that doesn’t depend on a religion at all.

For starters, “treat others well because everyone deserves our empathy” is completely compatible with atheism.

NVE seems more "like I was sold the NRx accelerationist fraud and/or a host of other disinfo but don't want admit I was duped."

Of course the actual people doing harassment, exploitation and violence are just dark triad personality types

for everyone else the standard advise applies: BE ANGRY [at sin—at immorality, at injustice, at ungodly behavior], YET DO NOT SIN; do not let your anger [cause you shame, nor allow it to] last until the sun goes down.