Take a group of blind people and introduce them to an elephant. Get them to feel the elephant. One will touch the trunk. One will discover the legs. Another the belly. Another the tail. One the tusks. Etc. Now ask them to discuss it. They will argue until the elephant cow comes home.
That’s what I think people do in society. We have free will but we rarely use it. We stick to what we know, but I’m not sure if it’s option … what you inherit genetically and culturally can’t be replaced. Can one ever truly grasp the thoughts and customs of other cultures? Will it always be a slight mystery with some excitement and misunderstanding? We shouldn’t argue these things. Maybe should be humble enough to work together.
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