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I know that some people are predisposed to addiction. It's harder for them, sure, but becoming an addict is still a choice for them. I know some who chose to ge
by kiba 5y ago
I know that some people are predisposed to addiction. It's harder for them, sure, but becoming an addict is still a choice for them. I know some who chose to get and stay clean, too, despite being predisposed.
A fairly useless way to think about when it comes to solving problems in our society.
At the end of the days, people's choices are determined by large number of factors, most of which we are unaware of or currently ill equipped to understand.
It would be like a person having a seizure and people deciding to blame said person for making a choice to be corrupted by a devil.
- WalterBright 5y agoA seizure is not the same thing at all. Nobody can choose to have a seizure, or choose not to have one.
- kiba 5y agoA seizure is not the same thing at all. Nobody can choose to have a seizure, or choose not to have one. Nobody chose anything without being dictated by physics, biological, sociological, and cognitive factors.
- ineptech 5y agoSeizures were once thought to be caused by sinfulness. We used to think problem gambling was a decision, until we discovered a drug that can cause it. I don't think we know why addicts become addicts just yet, so it might be a little early to orate upon it.
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- esyir 5y agoThis is a fun one, let's take the case of mental illness. Assume we know the person's addiction and subsequent dysfunction is from said mental illness. The person doesn't want to be treated, as is often the case. Do you A: let him carry on as is, resulting in both self-harm alongside other externalities B: Violate his right to self determination and have him committed to a mental institution.
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