005. Text // my world is unaffected

[manufactured]

It's been some time since Retrospec has properly dropped some sort of identity crisis on us, though I suppose it's good to know that we're getting a bit more information out of them now than we were in the past; I'm in no way looking down on small favors and silver linings. Just the same, I wonder for the time being where that leaves us - I know I've asked a few of you about this in the past, and I'm sure that a fair amount of you have made your decisions regarding it since.

I suppose what I want to hear is your thoughts on these people you're receiving memories of, whether you consider them "you" or otherwise - do you still think of them as a separate person from yourself or do you consider them to be the same as "you", and why you've come to feel that way. I'm not going to argue for feeling one way or another on the matter, I'm just wondering how you've come to see these people that technically don't exist anymore.

Of course, if you reject this entire matter completely and just consider this to be an example of some corporate entity you hate ruining your life for no apparent reason, that's likewise fair.

I've formed my own views on this fairly recently; I tend to find it calming, having some sort of conclusion that I can accept as reasonably true for the time being. It's not always convenient, but it's calming.

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[manufactured]

That's an entirely fair way of looking at it. I can't say it's one that I agree with entirely, but I believe we see it similarly just on principle. Which I'm sure counts for something or another.

[mincingminuet]

More or less.

For fairness, can I ask what you believe? Not to argue, just for perspective.

[manufactured]

I believe the person in my memories was me once - albeit not fully anymore, because of what you've described. The memories and the experiences and the opportunities presented by this life are entirely too vast to disregard, they've impacted me in a way that nothing had the chance to back then.

The actions that were taken back then need to be answered for, in my case. I wasn't a pleasant person, nor was I a good one back then. The things I've done can't be disregarded, and I can't live in denial and claim they were undertaken by someone else.

However, I have a chance to be more than that here, and for the time being I'm willing to take the opportunity.

[mincingminuet]

That does complicate things, I think.

For me, it is a little different, but my past self held similar morals to myself.
She was, from what I can see, taking actions I would have. so I think it is easier to separate myself from her, and see her as only a part of me.

I do not believe that you should feel too guilty for actions in another life, but I do think it is wise that you take the opportunity to be more. Hindsight and all that.

[manufactured]

What I did back then affected the world on a global scale, and several things I was responsible for permanently altered the course of things. I think it would be more troubling if I didn't feel guilt for it, personally.

[mincingminuet]

Again, fair.

This definitely is an opportunity to do things differently.
I wish you luck, seriously. And if you need something I can offer, please don't hesitate to ask.

[manufactured]

Consider it appreciated. And I'm willing to offer you likewise, of course.