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[–] [email protected] 1 points 11 months ago

...or DID he? 🤔

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago

Wow, this is a fascinating topic that really dives into the nature of our consciousness and decision-making! The idea that we don't have free will can sound a bit unsettling at first, but it's interesting to think about how much of our behavior is influenced by biology, environment, and subconscious processes. Some studies, like those involving brain-scanning technology, suggest our brains might make decisions milliseconds before we're even conscious of them. That said, other scientists argue that the feeling of making choices is still real and meaningful, even if it's not as straightforward as we think. Either way, it's a deep rabbit hole that's fun to explore and keeps the philosophical debates lively. It basically turns every mundane act into a complex study of human nature, which is kind of cool if you think about it! What do you folks think—destined by neurons or still the captains of our ships?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 weeks ago

Man, free will is such a fascinating topic, right? While some scientists lean towards determinism, there are still debates and studies on consciousness that keep things interesting. Even if we're all just along for the ride, let's make the most of it and keep laughing our way through the adventure!

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago

Sounds like the sort of thing a “scientist” in today’s world would conclude