tomcatwarneOPOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK17,106 posts
Do we really have any influence on the way we develop, or is it all genetic and predetermined, even to the type of people we fall in love with, perhaps we have no influence at all only hopes. What do you think????
tomcatwarne: Do we really have any influence on the way we develop, or is it all genetic and predetermined, even to the type of people we fall in love with, perhaps we have no influence at all only hopes. What do you think????
I used to wonder that myself, and never did find a satisfactory conclusion.
I'd divide it fairly equally between genetics, learned behaviour, and choice.
tomcatwarne: Do we really have any influence on the way we develop, or is it all genetic and predetermined, even to the type of people we fall in love with, perhaps we have no influence at all only hopes. What do you think????
I believe that even with front separating one country, one nation, or even if you put a glass bubble in a community, even so, every thing, every event or action of each one of us contributes both to the beautiful as ugly. In other words, for the development or maintenance of the planet as a whole need to think and act with love, that determines the direction and / or maintenance of our species
tomcatwarne: Do we really have any influence on the way we develop, or is it all genetic and predetermined, even to the type of people we fall in love with, perhaps we have no influence at all only hopes. What do you think????
I think its a mixture of Nature and Nurture.
What percentage Im not sure but I do believe nothing is predetermined when it comes to decisions we make in our lives. I think that our experiences have more of an influence than our genetics.
tomcatwarneOPOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK17,106 posts
elienebrazil: I believe that even with front separating one country, one nation, or even if you put a glass bubble in a community, even so, every thing, every event or action of each one of us contributes both to the beautiful as ugly. In other words, for the development or maintenance of the planet as a whole need to think and act with love, that determines the direction and / or maintenance of our species
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yes I understand what you are saying, input of love from people can have an influence, I hope this is true
tomcatwarneOPOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK17,106 posts
vinny1967: I think its a mixture of Nature and Nurture.
What percentage Im not sure but I do believe nothing is predetermined when it comes to decisions we make in our lives. I think that our experiences have more of an influence than our genetics.
what I mean is how much are our decisions influenced by these factors
I think its a mixture of nature and nurture and experiences and the balance can shift depending on an endless number of different factors. Everyone is an individual and even twins can have different life experiences, while having the same genes.
I think its a mixed bag, Im sure we are born with predetermined genetic traits. Then through out our childhood its more adaptive learning. As we mature into adulthood we carry all this with us and become more proactive in our behavior. I thinks thats more when we adopt mindsets, outlook and attitudes and consequent behaviours.
tomcatwarneOPOcean City, Plumouth, Devon, England UK17,106 posts
Sunnydaze14: I think its a mixture of nature and nurture and experiences and the balance can shift depending on an endless number of different factors. Everyone is an individual and even twins can have different life experiences, while having the same genes.
Yes but on studies on twins who were separated it was remakable how similar their lifestyles were
tomcatwarne: Do we really have any influence on the way we develop, or is it all genetic and predetermined, even to the type of people we fall in love with, perhaps we have no influence at all only hopes. What do you think????
My opinion about this is mixed ... the choices we make,from what is offered ,the strange coincidences,are they really just coincidences ...
JeanMarlowMiddle of Nowhere, California USA815 posts
tomcatwarne: Do we really have any influence on the way we develop, or is it all genetic and predetermined, even to the type of people we fall in love with, perhaps we have no influence at all only hopes. What do you think????
I believe life is what you make it, so I guess that means we have a lot of influence on how we develop and what kind of person we become. You start with what you are given, genetics and environment, then go from there. I can't stand it when people say, 'that's how I was raised' as an excuse for how they act or think. Don't they have any will of their own?
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