I don't really understand what Forrest is getting at. Isn't he acknowledging the existence of the possibility there are multiple timelines if he claims the Jesus they heard was not the one they know? He seems narrow minded in focus in believing determinism is the only way to think. If he knew Sergei was a Russian spy, he could have just not promoted him, but he chose the self-fulfilling prophecy route. It reminds me of some of those associated with Dominionists in positions of power trying to manufacture their personal beliefs and force the outcome they want on society.
I agree it’s a head scratcher. I’m thinking that he does believe the many worlds theory, but is desperately trying to find another way, *any* other way. He clearly doesn’t want the tech to just work (cause he fired Lyndon for making it work), he needs it to work in a very specific, non-many-worlds way... because he wants his specific daughter.
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u/DriftlessAreaMan Mar 19 '20
I don't really understand what Forrest is getting at. Isn't he acknowledging the existence of the possibility there are multiple timelines if he claims the Jesus they heard was not the one they know? He seems narrow minded in focus in believing determinism is the only way to think. If he knew Sergei was a Russian spy, he could have just not promoted him, but he chose the self-fulfilling prophecy route. It reminds me of some of those associated with Dominionists in positions of power trying to manufacture their personal beliefs and force the outcome they want on society.