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scatterhead | 3 years ago

Nothing about the parent's comment assumed a metaphysical identity.

It's unambiguously true that no one chose their genes or their childhood environment. That statement doesn't require a metaphysical chooser who might have made the choice.

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tdba|3 years ago

No one chooses their genes because to a very important extent you are your genes. There is no meaningful "you" that could have done the choosing.

scatterhead|3 years ago

The fact that it could not be otherwise doesn't make it incoherent to say that you didn't choose your genes.

What's the underlying point you're trying to get across? It doesn't seem like a productive thing to go on about.

cuteboy19|3 years ago

That is not true. People may share genes but may not share identity