Re: RE: A suspected can of worms - knowing the future

["Richard G. Combs" <richard -dot- combs -at- voyanttech -dot- com>]

Gene K. wrote:

> If you believe that our mindsets are gentically programmed
> and unalterable by our own intent, effort and experience,
> I suppose so.

John P. replied:

> What's "programmed" is each individual's tendency to ask "WHY" and "HOW"
> every time someone else opens their mouth.

I'm with Gene, with special emphasis on "intent." The fact that virtually
all two-year-olds wonder and ask questions suggests there's an inherent
_tendency_. But, you have to *choose* every day to keep thinking and
wondering and asking questions. It's your *choice*, and many people simply
stop making that choice.

Various outside factors may have an influence, but the choice not to think
is still an individual's choice -- and responsibility.

All together now -- sing it with me:

There are those who think that life has nothing left to chance,
A host of holy horrors to direct our aimless dance.

A planet of playthings,
We dance on the strings
Of powers we cannot perceive
"The stars aren't aligned -
Or the gods are malign"
Blame is better to give than receive.

You can choose a ready guide in some celestial voice.
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.
You can choose from phantom fears and kindness that can kill;
I will choose a path that's clear-
I will choose Free Will.

-- "Free Will," Neil Pert & Rush

OK, that's my philosophical rant for the week. :-)

Richard


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Richard G. Combs
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Voyant Technologies, Inc.
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