1. Sentient beings exist, and then they spend a lifetime defining an individual essence.
2. All sentient lifeforms, namely humans, have free will (or at the very least, the perception thereof, which is good enough on a practical level.)
3. Every action, expression, or thought is the result of a decision.
4. Decision making is a solitary act that causes stress, even when part of a group.
5. Any decision can and usually does have negative consequences.
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