Scientist, after decades of study, concludes: We don't have free will (phys.org)

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[-] Pistcow@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago

Why?

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[-] unconsciousvoidling@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago

If I placed a plate of fresh baked cookies on a table next to you… would you have the power to not take one?

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[-] Pistcow@lemm.ee 5 points 1 year ago

will i get twice as many if i wait?

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[-] BestBouclettes@jlai.lu 1 points 1 year ago

I think it's mostly because everything about us boils down to chemical reactions and we have no way of controlling them. Our brains do stuff before we can realise it or without realising it at all.

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