Nletachi Otuokere wrote: ↑May 6th, 2023, 5:50 pm
No, there are far too many reasons why someone might choose to work in a particular field. You may also observe in your immediate surroundings that individuals with diverse moral standards and worldviews nevertheless hold the same preferences and behaviors.
I agree that there is a vast array of reasons why individuals may be drawn to a particular profession, and it's oversimplified to claim that career choice alone would determine one's worldview. However, I would also argue that the nature of our work, to a certain extent, shapes our perceptions and how we interact with the world.
Let's take the example I mentioned earlier: individuals working in technical fields where logic, precision, and a binary approach are essential. Over time, these individuals may develop a tendency to view other aspects of life through a similar lens, favoring logical reasoning and clear-cut solutions. This doesn't mean they see everything as black and white, but rather that their profession has influenced their approach to problem-solving.
Conversely, a person working in a creative field, where ambiguity and subjectivity are common, may tend to appreciate the nuances and 'shades of gray' in other areas of life. Again, this doesn't encapsulate their entire worldview but reflects an aspect of it.