Do we truly possess free will, or is it merely an illusion of choice?
As we navigate through life, we must accept that there are certain aspects beyond our control. I am a firm believer in destiny. Whatever is destined for us, we cannot evade. Every hurdle we encounter throughout our lives acts as a challenging assessment, measuring our inner fortitude and ability toRead more
As we navigate through life, we must accept that there are certain aspects beyond our control. I am a firm believer in destiny. Whatever is destined for us, we cannot evade. Every hurdle we encounter throughout our lives acts as a challenging assessment, measuring our inner fortitude and ability to bounce back.
In any situation, regardless of the challenges, it’s important not to lose hope. Life isn’t solely about hardships, just as it isn’t solely about joy. It’s this fluctuation that defines our journey. Don’t expect a good life to be handed to you on a silver platter; you have to work hard and earn it.
Brooding over a setback won’t solve anything. Instead, accept it and move forward. Life is full of possibilities, and dwelling on one mishap won’t lead to a fulfilling future. Embrace new opportunities and keep pushing forward.
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The question of whether we actually have free will or whether it is, inversely, only an illusion of choice has been part of the philosophers' debate for years. One way, it is assumed that free will is an illusion driven by neurological and psychological, that our choices are sculpted by a combinatioRead more
The question of whether we actually have free will or whether it is, inversely, only an illusion of choice has been part of the philosophers’ debate for years. One way, it is assumed that free will is an illusion driven by neurological and psychological, that our choices are sculpted by a combination of genetics, environment, and prior experiences—leaving very little room for autonomous decision-making.
Although free-will theorists agree that all these factors have an influence, a person still has the capacity to make choices and exercise personal agency. They propose that even though manifold factors have an influence on our decisions, reflection, deliberation, and the act in accordance with values are characteristics pointing to the reality of free will.
It has been shown neuroscientifically that brain activity can set choices before we consciously become aware of them; some have used this as a case against free will. Others, however, argue that consciousness performs the role of shaping and justifying choices, even if it does not initiate them.
Ultimately, the argument is still very far from resolution.
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