That makes some sense, but I don't think the song is that optimistic. Yes, we make our own choices, but these songs discuss what these choices have traditionally been and not what they could be. (Lateralus did that.) Like Right in Two, the song is observational and critical but it doesn't offer a solution or any advice, at least directly. This whole album follows the same theme and narrative. These two songs spell out problems with humanity, defining them and leaving the problem solving to the listener. Intension and Right in Two are broad looks at history and that which has always been.