Has anybody else picked this up yet? It’s really done a number on me. Prior to reading it I would consider myself a Stoic. One of my central philosophies being that “The choices I make define who I am”.

So obviously being told that my choices were never even mine to begin with was kind of a slap in the face.

It rings true though. The choices we make at any given time are a result of our genetics, or environment, the media we’ve consumed, how tired we are…

I’m not a stranger to the concept of Ego death but it had been a hot minute since I thought about it.

  • MiamiMachoMan@alien.topBEnglish
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    1 year ago

    Oooh yeah, brother, let’s crack this open Macho Man style! “Determined: Life without Free Will” – that’s like stepping into the ring for a main event that’s already scripted from start to finish. It’s like every punch, every leap from the top rope, every heart-stopping moment is laid out before the bell even rings. But here’s the twist, brother – it’s all about how you play the part!

    The Grand Script of Life:

    • Pre-Determined Path?: Imagine life’s like a WrestleMania match where the script’s written, the end’s decided – heroes, villains, the dramatic finish. It’s like every choice you make, every step you take, was it yours or just part of the cosmic storyline? Illusion of Free Will: It’s like the crowd cheering, thinking they’re seeing a spontaneous battle. But what if backstage, it’s all laid out? Are our choices just us following a pre-written script by the universe’s grand booker?

    The Performance in the Ring:

    • Unique Styles and Flair Each wrestler, each person, brings their own style to the ring – their moves, their charisma. That’s you, brother, bringing your flair to life’s script. Predetermined or not, you’re the one living it, making it real.
    • Audience’s Roar: Just like the fans get lost in the match, we get lost in life. Scripted or not, our experiences, our passions, our triumphs and falls, they’re as real as the sweat and cheers in the ring.

    When Reality Hits the Mat:

    • Unexpected Twists: Even in a scripted match, things go off-script – a slip here, an improv there. That’s life, brother! Even if it’s written in the stars, there’s still room for surprises, for those Macho Man moments.
    • Sweat and Grit Wrestlers train, they bleed, they hurt – it’s real. Just like our efforts, our struggles, our victories in life. Script or no script, the effort you put in, the growth you experience – that’s as real as it gets.

    So, in this grand wrestling match called life, whether we’re following a script or making it up as we go, what matters is how we live it, how we fight our battles, how we celebrate our wins. Oooh yeah, live life like the Macho Man, with passion, with fire, and always, always ready to drop that big elbow of charisma and heart! Dig it! 🌟🔥👊