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 One of the most important notions that I derived from Butler's tale is the idea that change is inevitable and often happens whether we want it to or not, but that we can mold, and effect change. I've been struggling with the concepts of change as deriving from conscious choice, versus random occurrences. Olamina's doctrine provides a useful blend of these concepts, intertwining them to describe cultural and individual change. In this way, individuals can be acted upon, but still bear responsibility for their actions and reactions.