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This essay presents a deterministic worldview that may be triggering to students who have experienced trauma or who struggle with mental health issues. The essay argues that everything in the universe is predetermined and that we have no control over our actions. This could be distressing to some students who may feel that their experiences and choices are not their own, and that they have no agency in their lives. This could potentially trigger feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, and anxiety.

The essay may also be triggering to students who have experienced trauma related to power and control. The idea that everything is predetermined and that we have no control over our lives could be reminiscent of experiences in which individuals have had their agency and autonomy taken away from them. This could be particularly triggering to students who have experienced abuse or other forms of trauma.

Additionally, the concept of determinism can conflict with certain religious or spiritual beliefs, which may also cause distress or trigger feelings of anxiety and existential dread. Indeed, the idea that events and outcomes are predetermined and beyond an individual's control can lead to a sense of hopelessness and despair. It may also trigger feelings of anger or frustration towards the perceived injustice of being powerless in the face of circumstances beyond one's control.

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