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> Apparently going to high school, studying and passing the SAT, applying and being accepted into university, studying, passing, and graduating university is ju
by vilmosi 9y ago
> Apparently going to high school, studying and passing the SAT, applying and being accepted into university, studying, passing, and graduating university is just luck.
I genuinely thought you were sarcastic. Being born in circumstances that allow you to do that is luck, even in the developed world.
- nql 9y agoIts only luck if you consider every person independent of their ancestors, rather than a product of their ancestors.
- vilmosi 9y agoWell yes, I consider who your ancestors are as part of being lucky, as you don't do anything to deserve who your ancestors are. What would you call it?
- nql 9y agoContext and motivation. Being able to provide an experience for your descendents motivates you to act. Without that ability, there is no reason to do anything.
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