If our actions are dictated by our values at the time of action, and those we interact with also act on their values, is every interaction not already set?
2007-06-24 08:12:38 · 12 answers · asked by Vito1964 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
The question I'm asking is more if the future is predictable. For example, if we had a ground-hog day without retaining the outcomes of our actions, would we not make the exact same decisions we made the first time around?
2007-06-24 08:27:10 · update #1
It's a fact that one's value system will evolve in real time, but it will always evolve the same way given the same situation at the same stage of it's evolution. If there is a plausible, scientific reason to believe that the outcome could possibly ever change within the time line, I want to know about it.
2007-06-24 08:36:51 · update #2
Ignore the pedestrians. You are correct. Quantum indeterminacy and chaos theory are not entirely correct. They are based on measurement problems and do not reflect the true nature of the Universe.
But they are correct to the extent that it is impossible to measure all the variables in such a way as to be predictive, therefore there is the appearance of free will and the appearance of unpredictability.
Some will say it is a pedantic distinction since the end result is unpredictability, and it is, but it the difference between reality and our perception of reality.
2007-06-24 08:24:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can compromise - then No.
If you can not compromise - then Yes.
Most interaction between two or more humans means compromising is taking place.
(20 minutes later...)
As I reread your question again, one could have a reason to never give in their values as I do on killing and stealing. But I meant the day-to-day what's for dinner stuff. Compromising is healthy - usually. Of course if the alarms of ones values are going off - then I do not compromise - it is best to be true to who you are than break a value and regret the action.
2007-06-24 15:26:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally,i don't think so,not as long as the individual has the right to decide for themselves what choices they make.Very often I've found that nno matter how pure my motives may have seemed to be to me at a particular time,there's always the element of surprise.Humans are good at doing the unexpected,especially in times of crisis or unusual circumstances.We're too unpredictable not to be able to affect the outcome of any situation we're faced with
2007-06-24 15:20:51 · answer #3 · answered by TL 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe the immediate future is predictable, and in some cases the far off future, but not as accurately. For instance, if you know enough about a person, say you know they're emotionally sensitive, and another person cusses them out and insults their mother, you can basically surmise the future will include them getting upset.
Distantly, you can assume that from human nature and the fact that humans are building nuclear bombs, that at some point they will be used. We can't be totally sure of that, of course, but it's likely.
2007-06-24 16:08:15 · answer #4 · answered by Ava-Marie Germaine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, life is not like an algebra equation where you can plug in the values and know (or predict) the answer with accuracy. We have the real component of chaos theory working amongst us, with so many variables to keep track of that the outcome of events are not always guaranteed.
2007-06-24 15:18:58 · answer #5 · answered by ycats 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe in fate, nor destiny.
Your future is what you make it depending on your choices. If you choose to go in a direction then change directions, your future will change. If you choose to learn law instead of psychology, then you will become a lawyer instead of a psychologist. If you have sex with that person, you could get a baby out of it, which will change your direction again, and cause a new future.
Under no time is your future written in stone... it all depends on your free will. God did not set you up with a future, he gave you that free will to use to your advantage or disadvantage, depending on whether you turn left or right.
2007-06-24 19:05:55 · answer #6 · answered by Kathryn P 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aside from scientific reasons, it does not make common sense that the decision of whether you're going to take a walk this afternoon was decided a millisecond after the Big Bang.
2007-06-24 18:27:28 · answer #7 · answered by Its not me Its u 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
...I don't think it is set because evryone either has a value system in place or not...and those that do hav value systems in place can hav different value systems built in...and those that don't the same...so,each interaction will change on the persons choice to follow their path of thought(genetic or not)...it's an evolving spontaneous pursuit of answering what is in front of u in thought at the moment...that struggles between good and evil.
2007-06-24 15:27:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The future is not set in stone. Values are not always set in stone and can sometimes change dramatically even during
times of action.
2007-06-24 15:24:06 · answer #9 · answered by Answernian 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes unfortunately, the future is set in stone, destruction. Though we can prolong the life of our species by wising up to how our actions our harming not only our ecosystem, but out chance for survival in many other ways.
If we don't destroy ourselves eventually a comet, or some other cosmic event will get us.
2007-06-24 15:23:56 · answer #10 · answered by Starvin' Marvin 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋