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TomGlansAski

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Agreed. And directionally quite similar to believing that


A man you never met and who lived a couple of millennia ago** (before events could be accurately recorded) thought of any and all guidance you will need to live a fulfilling life.

I’ve never understood this type of thinking. It closes off progress. Had it been implemented very early in the history of civilization (say in the height of Egyptian civilization), imagine what the world would look like now.

If you apply this approach broadly in your life, aren’t you essentially saying all the good ideas that will ever exist have been thought of? And don't be on the lookout for the next Lincoln or Einstein— there can’t possibly be anyone in our future who might rival them! It’s a fundamentally pessimistic outlook.


**Note: insert name of choice (Jesus, Mohammed, or anyone else)

[Post edited by TomGlansAski at 01/18/2021 6:03PM]

(In response to this post by BonsackHoo)

Posted: 01/18/2021 at 5:49PM



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