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Is this just a thrown away observation or meant to be some sort of insight? Determinism isn't exactly useful as a personal guideline, or anything. So I don't k

• vmception 5y ago
  It is insightful on how to direct your energy. For many people, some activities should remain enthusiast hobbies because it wont take them anywhere.
  • nsonha 5y ago
    it's not, it just tells you that everything is a waste of energy because none is of your control. I'm sure there are ways to interpret this as: this arbitrary list of things is achievable, the rest is out of your reach. But then it's your job to find out what those things are, the determinism "insight" is useless.
    • vmception 5y ago
      Its useful for me, and surely this or any sample size of 1 undermine your point as otherwise your point is unfalsifiable. I am familiar with a key difference here: Some people find nihilism to be demotivating Some people do not For me, it helps me remember to try to recognize my privileges, support systems and luck. I respect people that play the cards they are dealt. Any child prodigy with a lot of resources could just as easily done nothing with them, so the nihilistic approach more so helps me not resent people that won a birth lottery and also appreciate what I do before I forget and start giving generic success advice.
      • nsonha 5y ago
        I think I share this view with you, even though I am one of those who find it demotivating. "Justice, What's the right thing to do" is one of my favourite books. I'm sure you know it.
        • syndacks 5y ago
          Order placed, thanks!