We did not "exterminate" the Neanderthal, the Neanderthal simply became more intelligent, and then Darwinism kicked in(Only the strongest survive)....
To name a choice free from influence of genetics or environment, I admit, is not possible, for all of our choices are reactions. However, free will...
As I stated before, I am not saying we are able to ignore the fact the laws of physics are always there, nor am I saying that they are not...
That's entirely true, which I considered while typing my previous post, however, we must look at the psychological aspect of it. If we begin doing...
That is not what I was referring to. The idea I was imposing was thus: Yes, the laws of physics are always enacted, there's no denying that. There...
It's extremely possible for this to occur. We have already developed things such as the Jaws of Life, hand held cranks or vices, etc. To be able to...
Electric Fetus, I completely agree with you, and I'm sure many others hope for the same outcome. Unfortunately however, history has shown...
@HistoricFuture: Physics holds nothing to do with the idea of choice. Choice is a matter all in it's own. I agree with the factor that physics...
At one time the human race thought it impossible to create something which know call a gun, a telephone, or even a computer. In saying that, the idea...
Thanks for the warm welcome Clue! In my personal opinion, for general society to think of free will as an illusion would occur due to people not...
Free will is not an illusion, it never was. For all free will is, is choice. Choice allows us, obviously, to make desicions in life, and we are free...
I agree that religion is a primitive mindset, though it does allow those who are afraid of the unknown a sense of comfort, which is understandable,...
Forgive me if I brought up an old or already existing topic, I'm new to the site and have not looked around in every forum/thread. I am however,...
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