The century old dilemma fate vs. free will is a
very controversial topic. It is an issue that has been debated over
year and years with no conclusion. In the movie Minority Report by Steven
Spielberg it shows us the problem with fate vs. free will. Spielberg's
film was kind of in the middle of the fate vs. free will issue. Personally,
I do not believe in fate. The coexistence of fate vs. free will I don't
think is possible.
The topic of fate vs. free will has been discussed over and over again
with still no clear answer. Each individual is unique and different
form another. This uniqueness enables then to think differently act
differently and of course have thru own beliefs. No two people are alike.
This is one of the many reasons why no conclusion can be reached with
the fate vs. free will dilemma.
Steven Spielberg's film Minority Report didn't really take a clear stand
in the fate vs. free will issue. It was sort of in the middle of the
two. In the beginning of the movie where the department of Pre-Crime
uses the Pre-Cogs to stop crime before it is committed is standing on
the side of fate. The reason is because people in Pre-Crime believes
that fate cannot be changed and until Pre-Cogs dreams of a murder it
will certainly happen. This is evident in the movie when John Anderson
throws a ball across the tube and the detective catches it. John Anderson
asked the detective why he caught the ball and the detective responded
by saying the ball was going to fall. This is an example of fate. On
the other hand, by the end of the movie it was more on the free will
side. Max Van S., the character who set up John Anderson, was supposed
to kill John Anderson as the Pre-Cogs predicted it. But instead he kills
himself. That is an example of free will.
I do not believe in fate. I don't like the way of
thinking how our lives are already pre-determined for you. I am one
of those people who believes in what ever choices you chose to make
now will determine your future. The choices that you make can be either
rewarding or undesirable.
The coexistence of fate and free will is not possible.
If there is free will then there can not be fate. For the choices
you make can alter your fate.
The dilema of fate vs. free will is very controversal.
As long as people are entitled to their own opinion, then they wil never
be a clear answer. Spielberg's film was uncertain on taking position
on this debate. Personally i do not believe in fate.
By: David L.