For some reason it reminds me of what some political philosophers think is the most interesting subconscious axiom that divides and subtly defines the ‘left/right’ political debate; and that is the belief in free will (versus determinism).
Those on the left tend to default towards determinism, while those on the right point to stories like yours as proof that people can rise above their circumstances. (And then the left will retort that your particular circumstances determined your success somehow etc etc)
This debate opened my mind to why there is disagreement on almost every political issue. It is also an amazing starting point to many great discussions on being human.
For some reason it reminds me of what some political philosophers think is the most interesting subconscious axiom that divides and subtly defines the ‘left/right’ political debate; and that is the belief in free will (versus determinism).
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/318842505_Political...
Those on the left tend to default towards determinism, while those on the right point to stories like yours as proof that people can rise above their circumstances. (And then the left will retort that your particular circumstances determined your success somehow etc etc)
This debate opened my mind to why there is disagreement on almost every political issue. It is also an amazing starting point to many great discussions on being human.
Anyway, thanks for sharing your humanity.