You keep trying to pick one of two extremes when the truth is in the middle. We are biological machines. We make choices based on our beliefs and feelings. Everyone has personhood and is accountable for their choices, we share reality.
So while I do not believe in free will, I do believe it is worthwhile to consider our choices and their repercussions.
It can be difficult for me to be civil. I am deeply concerned about humanity harming itself by drifting away from reality. I am angry at my parents and people like them, people making selfish choices that harm others. They justify it by denying reason and distorting reality.
I have to consciously remind myself of a few things, like that my parents were wrong, and that rage, even when justified, is often counterproductive.
Our capacities are limited by what we are and our circumstances, sure, but in all of that there’s a little pocket of free will that can change enough. And in that little pocket is who we truly are. I’m glad we seem to see eye to eye about this. And hey, it’s somewhat hard for me to be civil at times as well, I have my own issues hehe, but I think we did okay. 😅🫶
Our capacities are limited by what we are and our circumstances, sure, but in all of that there’s a little pocket of free will that can change enough. And in that little pocket is who we truly are.
A nice thought, though I remain unconvinced that free will exists. But I can agree that a person’s choices say a lot about them. It’s why I think it’s so important for us all to align our beliefs as closely with reality as we can: our beliefs are one of the biggest factors in determining the choices we make.
You keep trying to pick one of two extremes when the truth is in the middle. We are biological machines. We make choices based on our beliefs and feelings. Everyone has personhood and is accountable for their choices, we share reality.
So while I do not believe in free will, I do believe it is worthwhile to consider our choices and their repercussions.
It can be difficult for me to be civil. I am deeply concerned about humanity harming itself by drifting away from reality. I am angry at my parents and people like them, people making selfish choices that harm others. They justify it by denying reason and distorting reality.
I have to consciously remind myself of a few things, like that my parents were wrong, and that rage, even when justified, is often counterproductive.
Thank you for your patience.
Our capacities are limited by what we are and our circumstances, sure, but in all of that there’s a little pocket of free will that can change enough. And in that little pocket is who we truly are. I’m glad we seem to see eye to eye about this. And hey, it’s somewhat hard for me to be civil at times as well, I have my own issues hehe, but I think we did okay. 😅🫶
A nice thought, though I remain unconvinced that free will exists. But I can agree that a person’s choices say a lot about them. It’s why I think it’s so important for us all to align our beliefs as closely with reality as we can: our beliefs are one of the biggest factors in determining the choices we make.
Thank you for the chat. 🙂 Take care.