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Scientist, after decades of study, concludes: We don't have free will (phys.org)

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Before epilepsy was understood to be a neurological condition, people believed it was caused by the moon, or by phlegm in the brain. They condemned seizures as evidence of witchcraft or demonic possession, and killed or castrated sufferers to prevent them from passing tainted blood to a new generation.

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[–] EmptyRadar@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yep. On the grand scale it doesn't matter if this comment was pre-determined or if I genuinely made the free choice to write it. What matters is that, to me, the illusion of free will is complete. There is nothing other than my belief that I am free to affect my own existence.

As Rush once said, even if you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.

[–] billothekid2@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Thanks for referencing Rush so I didn't have to. Lol