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Assuming we don't have free will, why do we have the illusion that we do? (slrpnk.net)
submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by frankPodmore@slrpnk.net to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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Three possibilities come to mind:

Is there an evolutionary purpose?

Does it arise as a consequence of our mental activities, a sort of side effect of our thinking?

Is it given a priori (something we have to think in order to think at all)?

EDIT: Thanks for all the responses! Just one thing I saw come up a few times I'd like to address: a lot of people are asking 'Why assume this?' The answer is: it's purely rhetorical! That said, I'm happy with a well thought-out 'I dispute the premiss' answer.

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[–] morphballganon@lemmy.world -2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Because determinism is too depressing for small minds.

[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Really making a strong argument by calling people dumb. If you were as smart as you think you are, you would realize the value of empathy.

[–] morphballganon@lemmy.world -2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Your response was an emotional one, which does not mean my argument is incorrect. However, it does reveal your insecurities.

[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago (1 children)

If you think you can accurately diagnose my insecurities from one comment, I don't know what to tell you. My response evoking an emotional response in you does not make it in itself emotional. I wrote it sitting on the toilet because I was bored at work, not because I felt that it was especially important.

[–] morphballganon@lemmy.world -1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

"No u" lol ok

[–] Feathercrown@lemmy.world 1 points 4 months ago

Careful, your response quality is slipping. You don't want to put even a little effort in?