But that's what I'm saying. The wisdom and intelligence you end up with plus the knowledge of using this concept of preparedness are all to a great if not total

But that's what I'm saying. The wisdom and intelligence you end up with plus the knowledge of using this concept of preparedness are all to a great if not total extent determined by randomness. For me to exploit this, many factors have had to come together without any conscious input on my part. A bit like a rock becoming sentient right after being thrown and believing that it is flying Besides, is the first idea even true? Most people who have ever lived were hunter gatherers. The majority of people alive today live in shitty conditions that they are unlikely to fundamentally ameliorate. And if they manage to change their attitude about it, it will tend to be a factor of their innate personality and influences