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Free Will is an Illusionby ~dynax700si

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=Simplexification Apr 21, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

The simplicity of the photo taken with the title you choose was so wonderful I had to add a comment when I faved.

Do you believe free will is an illusion?

~dynax700si Apr 21, 2013 Hobbyist Photographer

Many thanks for taking a look and for your kind comments!

. Yes, I do believe that free will is merely illusionary. Me typing these very words is governed by my past experience, my genetic makeup and random chance. I don't have control over it even though I feel that I do! Also see some of my comments below. What are your thoughts?

=Simplexification Apr 28, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

I'll grant that a lot of we pride ourselves on as being 'ourselves' is smoke and mirrors (genetics; circumstances making indents on a basic personality template the way an artist makes marks on clay) but I do believe we still have some choice in the final outcome.

With your background in science, I imagine you are familiar with the writings of Sam Harris....

~dynax700si Apr 28, 2013 Hobbyist Photographer

Thanks for your comments, I respect what you have to say. Yes, I'm a big fan of Sam Harris, I have his book "Free Will" and that pretty much convinced me of what I always felt was the case. He talked about some interesting experiments where the subject's brain activity was monitored by functional MRI imaging and how the scientists were able to tell up to 6 seconds in advance what the person's decision will be, before the person even became consciously aware of his decision. Pretty fascinating stuff. Have you read any of his material?

=Simplexification May 4, 2013 Hobbyist Digital Artist

It's because the book you mention is on my exponentially growing reading list that I brought him up.

To be honest, even though I believe free will exists, the fact that it might not doesn't bother me the way I am sure it might bother some (supposedly?) autonomous beings. If you consider the philosophical implications, in some ways it could be kind of freeing. In any case, I don't imagine it will have much of an impact on our day to day lives. We all continue to live our lives as if we are making conscious decisions on a daily basis.

I agree. Neuroscience and anything to do with the brain and its shadowy (inhabitant/offspring/dance partner/whatever fits your world view) the mind is fascinating.

~dynax700si May 4, 2013 Hobbyist Photographer

It is very freeing indeed, but like you say, life goes on as normal. It does perhaps allow us to be more forgiving towards ourselves and indeed towards others

*halcyonshores Apr 12, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

Brilliant title and amazing vision. Congrats.

~dynax700si Apr 12, 2013 Hobbyist Photographer

Thank you! Really appreciate your kind words, glad you like it!

*halcyonshores Apr 16, 2013 Hobbyist General Artist

My pleasure

*MiSt-Stavi Apr 11, 2013 Professional Traditional Artist

Amazed from the silence of this simple fine ART!!

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