Selasa, 18 Mei 2010

Theory of Knowledge: Natural Science

Are humans predictable? Explain your reasoning using examples
This question is not a simple yes or no question, as humans are both predictable and unpredictable; this question has many examples in which humans can be predictable and unpredictable. In most cases, humans are unpredictable as at times, when we believe that the final outcome of something has been decided, thus being predictable, however in some cases, when humans receive or obtain a prediction of what is to come (e.g. child becomes a serial killer), some measures may be taken to avoid such a calamitous event, in the end these measures taken may cause the child to become a serial killer.
One of these examples where a vision comes true, due to measures being taken to try and prevent the disaster is the example of Oedipus, who was foreshadowed to murder his father and then marry his mother; the King then sends him away from the royal palace, where he is raised as a shepherd and is then reunited with his father who is then killed by him and marries his mother whom he only recognizes as the queen. However, humans only become predictable under the conditions where: 1.) a prediction is set, 2.) measures are taken in an attempt to prevent the outcome of such a prediction to occur.
Examples to support that humans are unpredictable are plentiful, many of these include life-threatening situations where humans are able to evade the odds, and ultimately escape death. This comes from the will of humanity, which allows humans to become unpredictable, as long as the will or thirst of a human to reach a goal is strong enough, superhuman powers are attained, at times allowing humans to become unpredictable and escape from life-threatening situations. An example of such predictions that put humans in a situation where they are almost doomed to die, are those examples when such a natural disaster occurs (e.g. Tasik earthquake), where 3 villagers were able to rescue 5 members of a family that were trapped under rubble, as they seemed to gain superhuman strength lifting 500 kg blocks of walls to free the pinned victims. In conclusion, humans are unpredictable when the will of such a person is strong enough to overcome the predictions which have been set by the surrounding environment.

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