Is Our Future Predetermined or Do We Shape It Ourselves?

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In summary, the two people have different beliefs about the future. One person believes that the future is written, while the other believes that the future is not yet written. They also have different feelings about the future. One person believes that the future is determined, while the other believes that the future is not yet determined.
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This is a big one. Who believes that our future's are not yet written and who believes that our fates are already written in time waiting to be told. I thought about this when I was watching an episode of the sci-fi series Red Dwarf, where they discuss the future and a there is a machine that can predict it with extraordinary accuracy. I mean who knows if we are going to be hit by a bus tommorrow, is it written our do we make our own fate? What are your thoughts and feelings towards the future and how it's written??
 
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Yeah something like that. Sort of like future echos. Sorry to have wasted time. lol get it!?
 
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i'd thought about that ages ago as well...

...waves of thought reverberating thorugh the echoverse

with deja vu being the universe calculating a future event you will have based on extrapolating trends at the time of your conception and providing a snapshot in your consciousness which is probabaly outside of any 4d temporal reference...

like blipverts in commercial advertising. Remember the porn sequence inserted in fight club...
 
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our own sexual-itty has smthin to do with our future
input of direct sexual synapses at right times evaluaete into enormous portions of energy as pathetic as its hard to imagine a world with NO SEX
 
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Badass said:
This is a big one. Who believes that our future's are not yet written and who believes that our fates are already written in time waiting to be told. I thought about this when I was watching an episode of the sci-fi series Red Dwarf, where they discuss the future and a there is a machine that can predict it with extraordinary accuracy. I mean who knows if we are going to be hit by a bus tommorrow, is it written our do we make our own fate? What are your thoughts and feelings towards the future and how it's written??
My subjective belief : Yes to both. It is written, and at the same time we do make our own fate (but the fate that we make was pre-determined) :smile:

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FAQ: Is Our Future Predetermined or Do We Shape It Ourselves?

Is the concept of a predetermined future supported by scientific evidence?

There is currently no scientific evidence to support the idea that our future is already written. While some theories, such as determinism, suggest that events are causally determined and therefore predetermined, this is still a philosophical concept and has not been proven through scientific research.

Can our actions and decisions change our predetermined future?

It is not possible to definitively answer this question as the concept of a predetermined future is still a matter of debate. However, many scientists believe that our actions and decisions are influenced by a combination of genetic factors and environmental factors, rather than being predetermined.

Is it possible to predict the future based on current scientific knowledge?

While scientific research and advancements can help us make educated guesses about what may happen in the future, it is not possible to accurately predict the future with 100% certainty. This is because there are many variables and unknown factors that can influence future events.

How does the concept of free will factor into the idea of a predetermined future?

The concept of free will is closely tied to the idea of a predetermined future. Some argue that if our future is predetermined, then we do not truly have free will to make our own choices. Others argue that even if our actions are influenced by external factors, we still have the ability to make choices and exercise free will.

Can scientific research help us understand the concept of a predetermined future?

While scientific research may not be able to definitively prove or disprove the concept of a predetermined future, it can provide insight and understanding into the various factors that may influence our future. This can help us make informed decisions and shape our own futures, rather than feeling powerless to a predetermined fate.

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