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Originally posted by CET
I don't think either are the case. I think there is a weak determinism running our lives. We have free will within the confines of our genes, memes and environment. Those who are genetically predisposed to being violent aren't going to become gentle people. Those who grew up with dogs as companions are horrified at those who eat dogs and probably could not bring themselves to ever knowingly eat dog. Those who lived 500 years ago could not become astronauts, because that simply wasn't an option.
We are victims of causation, and have limited ability to actually choose our own fate within the confines given to us.
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The only thing that limits us is our minds, not our genes or our environment.
They simply represent the MOST LIKELY outcomes from infinite possibilities, but we know the possibilities to overcome genetics and environment exist because we see examples of them every day so NOTHING is set in stone.
We are actors who make up our own scripts and direct the action and students who are learning about life 24/7 and everything we do or say or think no matter good or bad big or small contributes positively to that process.
