A bit of both. Things like floods are completely random. But our response to them is pre-determend by our genes and the influence of others (and their genes) upon us.
Although, too much PR and you get the Weimar Republic problem. The modern German democratic system, and those like it, are the best in the world in my opinion.
I was just wondering as me and my friends were discussing the posibility of going to university in america in our history lesson. We all decided we wouldn't because of the cost and drinking laws but our history teacher said he thought we wouldn't enjoy it anyway as he says that because everyone stays in school in america, education is less vigarous at our age (alevels) and that the first year or so of uni is like catch-up.
A bit of both. Things like floods are completely random. But our response to them is pre-determend by our genes and the influence of others (and their genes) upon us.