We are defined by our roles and duties in a way that humans generally aren't, yes. It might be useful to think of us like you'd think of social insects, whose bodies and minds are shaped for the tasks they are born to fulfill.
[ Unfortunately for Marco, tone does not convey well across text! ]
well, not exactly. obviously i am more complex in my thinking than an ant. but i was made to serve a very specific purpose, and everything about me is for it. my capacity for thought is a tool to be used in fulfilling my duties, whereas yours is in large part what makes you, you.
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Is that right?
[oh lord what does this mean in relation to the concept of free will]
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well, not exactly. obviously i am more complex in my thinking than an ant.
but i was made to serve a very specific purpose, and everything about me is for it. my capacity for thought is a tool to be used in fulfilling my duties, whereas yours is in large part what makes you, you.