Free Will: (Literally) An Intelligent Choice
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It seems nobody agrees on just what free will is. But no matter how you perceive it, free will must involve volitional choice at some point.
To me, free will is self-determinism and arises naturally from "reciprocal causation" (a.k.a. feedback loop). Read "Refutation of Hard Determinism and Serious Potential for Free Will" for a full explanation.
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The featured discussion, "Refutation of Hard Determinism and Serious Potential for Free Will" details the false dichotomy and the misapplication of physics leading hard determinists astray. At the same time, it points out how reciprocal causation (feedback) is the likely mechanism behind free will . . . which isn't surprising once you understand that it's the mechanism behind consciousness, memory, imagination and intelligence. No woo. No dualism. No violation of natural law.
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Refutation of Hard Determinism and Serious Potential for Free Will
Started by Atheist Exile. Last reply by Atheist Exile Apr 3. 19 Replies 2 Likes
Determinism and Reciprocal Causation “An argument which proves too much, proves nothing.” ~M.M. MangasarianCarl…Continue
Tags: biology, neuroscience, physics, determinism, feedback
Michio Kaku: Quantum Physics Ends the Free Will Debate
Started by Atheist Exile. Last reply by Atheist Exile Jun 28, 2011. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Michio's point seems to be that because of quantum uncertainty, you can't predict future events based on past ones. Watch for yourself Continue
Tags: uncertainty, quantum physics, free will, Michio Kaku
How Free Is Your Will?
Started by Atheist Exile Mar 22, 2011. 0 Replies 0 Likes
This article, from Scientific American, was pretty interesting. It's copied below, for your…Continue
Tags: LIbet, neurons, planning, Benjamin, determinism
Do You Have Free Will? Yes, It’s the Only Choice
Started by Cara Coleen. Last reply by Pope Paul Mar 22, 2011. 3 Replies 0 Likes
By JOHN TIERNEYPublished: March 21, 2011…Continue
Tags: determinism, free will
The Problem of Free Will: Solved
Started by Atheist Exile. Last reply by Atheist Exile Dec 12, 2010. 7 Replies 0 Likes
This discussion has been superseded by "…Continue
Tags: free will, determinism, causality
Free Will: Self-aware and Future-aware
Started by Atheist Exile. Last reply by Atheist Exile Dec 6, 2010. 19 Replies 0 Likes
This discussion has been superseded by "…Continue
Tags: causality, determinism, self-aware, feedback, mental
Free Will Explained
Started by Atheist Exile. Last reply by Atheist Exile Nov 28, 2010. 43 Replies 0 Likes
This discussion has been superseded by "…Continue
Tags: destiny, causality, paradox, self-determinism, determinism
Free Will: (Literally) An Intelligent Choice
Started by Atheist Exile. Last reply by Fred Werther Nov 27, 2010. 2 Replies 0 Likes
This discussion has been superseded by "…Continue
Tags: causality, determinism, dogma, intelligence, free will
Video: Dennett on Free Will
Started by Atheist Exile Mar 4, 2010. 0 Replies 0 Likes
I felt this video took 10 minutes to say what should have been said in 1 minute. Maybe you'll find more in it than I did. This video is VERY long. I post it here because of the question and answer…Continue
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Comment by Atheist Exile on December 10, 2010 at 11:58pm -
We found evidence of millions of neurons firing together every time you hear a sound right next to millions of neurons ignoring external sounds but firing together every time you speak
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with the finding of sub-regions of brain cells each tasked with a different volume control job -- and located just a few millimeters apart -- the results pave the way for a more detailed mapping of the auditory cortex to guide brain surgery
It's so cool how neuronal activity can be distinguished and tracked with a granularity down to the millimeter level.
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Comment by Atheist Exile on November 28, 2010 at 7:52am
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Interesting article on excitatory versus inhibitory signals, doone. I love neurology-related articles.
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Comment by Atheist Exile on November 27, 2010 at 9:10am
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Oh, I see . . . you link has the extra word "edit" on the end . . .
http://www.thinkatheist.com/forum/topics/uncertainty-for-mere-athei...
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Comment by Atheist Exile on November 27, 2010 at 9:09am
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Hey doone,
I get the following error page when I click on your "here" link.
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Comment by Atheist Exile on November 27, 2010 at 6:06am
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Sorry Fred, I didn't know you were a fan of the topic. Besides, I created the group (as sent out invitations) before I knew you.
I'm too obsessed with this topic, Fred. And, besides, the group is not very active.
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Comment by Atheist Exile on February 12, 2010 at 9:45pm
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Hi CaraColeen,
I hope you find the discussions interesting and l look forward to your comments.
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Comment by Cara Coleen on February 12, 2010 at 9:36am -
I'm excited about this group :) Thanks for creating it, AE!
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