It's an easy excuse for pretty much anything. Most likely an excuse to be lazy, because that's where it comforts someone.
Comment on Is it weird that I have to resort the idea of "Determinism" to be able to move on?
Rhynoplaz@lemmy.world 1 week ago
It’s not weird at all. We all do this.
But…
If you do it ALL the time, you’re not accepting any responsibility for your own actions. You’ll never learn from your mistakes or improve your behavior. Your brain chemicals may have let you down, but what are YOU going to do to prevent that in the future? What action of YOURS caused those brain chemicals to fail?
hendrik@palaver.p3x.de 1 week ago
BombOmOm@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Yeah, expanding on this and to use one of OP’s examples: Sure, your brain isn’t an all remembering book, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take active measures to improve on deficiencies. If you are forgetful, take better notes and refer to them when appropriate.