[js1138]

Yes, I believe you have analyzed it correctly as a component of free will. The reference from Isaiah also gives the reason.

And also the reason given in Time Bandits. But there are some interesting questions to be asked about intentionality and about how things that were originally perfect could be capable of backsliding. And how we got stuck in version 1.0 of reality. Never buy version 1.0.

[AndrewC]

And also the reason given in Time Bandits. But there are some interesting questions to be asked about intentionality and about how things that were originally perfect could be capable of backsliding. And how we got stuck in version 1.0 of reality. Never buy version 1.0.

I choose to accept as source something rather older than twentysome years.

As to your questions, again that has to do with free will. And you can only validly state "how I got stuck in version 1.0 of reality".

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for your post!

But there are some interesting questions to be asked about intentionality and about how things that were originally perfect could be capable of backsliding.

How could you teach your students obedience without describing disobedience? How could you explain light without darkness? How could you describe what is good without showing what is bad? What language could you use to communicate, if there were no contrasts?