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Trace current identities backward to the choice-points that
Trace current identities backward to the choice-points that created them to distinguish genuine choices from inherited defaults.
Why This Is a Principle
Principle derived from Human beings construct identity through ongoing narrative (identity as ongoing narrative construction) and Environmental Installation of Early Schemas (early schemas are environmentally installed). Prescribes a specific analytical method—historical trace analysis—to distinguish authentic from inauthentic identity elements. The mention of 'das Man' connects to Higher mental functions, including meaning-making, originate (higher mental functions originate in social interaction).