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Great way of thinking. And, actually, what something depends on - also depends on something else. The whole universe is interconnected and no matter how well we think we know the relevant factors, there is always something more that we don't know about.

"It depends" is definitely the way forward.

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It applies to most things. We need more nuance in our world. Not only do we inherently crave certainty, but with the deification of science, we've extrapolated absolute truths to every aspect of our lives. And the human experience, and certainly writing, is much more complex than that.

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As a somewhat anxious person, the uncertainty can be discouraging at times, especially at this point in history. But it's actually a great starting point for good, nuanced things! Thanks Sameer

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I am often anxious too. It's something relatable for me. But I've just realized that the only way out of it is through it. Anxiety, for me, has been a transient feeling like all emotions. And I've generally seen that people end up supporting you more than you would estimate. So, I just decide to take it head on even when I'm super nervous.

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