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· 4 years ago
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Partial truth. First part- true. You can change your opinions or stance or behavior. Partially false- history doesn’t predict the future but it is one possible indicator. When you look at a pattern of behavior over time, and where that pattern remains consistent into the present- the past is a useful indicator of statistical likelihood.
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guest_
· 4 years ago
If you see a guard dog and every time you do it tries to bite you- the next time you see it you aren’t likely to walk up and put your face next to it and pet it. Precedent says that isn’t wise. So skepticism at change is prudent- especially the more extreme the change. Likewise- the more radical the change, the more radical the catalyst (reason) for that change generally needs to be- radical change without reason is a sign of instability- not growth.
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guest_
· 4 years ago
But ultimately even if you DO change your ways from the horrible that does not undo your past acts. Would you say that a murderer who hasn’t killed any time recently and says they’ve changed should just have all be forgotten? One must own up to what they have done. You may have changed but that doesn’t undo past actions. The question is whether or not the past applies to the future. For instance if you are known for changing your mind often- changing your mind again... your past is relevant until you show a consistent pattern of actual change.
