Thoughts on free will

[autistic_tendencies]

It seems like certain people are destined to do certain things and if not it throws off the balance of the universe

 

[Enju]

Free will doesn’t make sense. The bp was my first realization that it didnt exist. But free will would assume I can change my own will, but it’s dictated by something, therefore it’s not free. I already made a thread on it, but it’s kind of depressing. We’re basically prisoners in our own bodies, and everything is dictated by genetics and environment.

 

[Enju]

How do you define free will?

I cant define it because i dont believe it exists. Maybe i’m wrong, but there is no reasoning for free will. If I were to change my will, it’s not free since i’m using pre-existing values that were already determined to change it.

 

[Enju]

Do you think the ability to choose exists?

Let me reiterate, i believe in compatibilism rather than hard determinism. So yes, i do believe we have choices, but the choices are still determined based on environment and genetics.