Choice

The existence of choice and human influence has been under question since the dawn of man. It's the best example of self-awareness, the ability to question your self awareness. Existentialists are quick to tell us that everything we do is as a result of a choice, we do what we feel is best at all times. But that isn't choice, that is the illusion of choice, perhaps. People will do what is best for themselves all the time means that all other choices are invalid, they are as good as non-existent choices since they hold no influence to the ultimate decision, but for the time it takes to choose. If I like Muffins and Coffee Cake, and I'm given a choice between the two, I will end up with only the best one at the time, the sweetness of the coffee cake, or the convenience of the muffin, the other choice is invalid.

So, humans are predictable. But in question human self-awareness I must always question my own self-awareness, and if I personally have choice. It's arguable that everyone does what's best for themselves, do I? I guess I have to, otherwise it's absolute absurdity, unless being defiant and being absurd was worth more than it costs, then I guess it is still the best choice.

What of that? If I don't have choice, I shouldn't be fully to blame. I am a product of my environment.

So, um... sorry about that incident...