Even if the universe was not deterministic and we had free will (whatever that means!), wouldn't the cosmic conspiracy you quoted still be possible? Whoever wrote that is a fucking moron.
Even if the universe was not deterministic and we had free will (whatever that means!), wouldn't the cosmic conspiracy you quoted still be possible?
Whoever wrote that is a fucking moron.
In this scenario if you had free will you could call its bluff at some point. If things are deterministic they could be rigged so you could never do the right experiment to determine the true nature.
In this scenario if you had free will you could call its bluff at some point. If things are deterministic they could be rigged so you could never do the right experiment to determine the true nature.
The whole idea of free will is a nonstarter. Free will means to act contrary to the laws of nature. No such thing is possible.
The whole idea of free will is a nonstarter. Free will means to act contrary to the laws of nature. No such thing is possible.
Granted, but it's still useful to be able to make arguments within the opposition's self-imposed conceptual handicaps.
Granted, but it's still useful to be able to make arguments within the opposition's self-imposed conceptual handicaps.
Right premise. Wrong conclusion.
Free will can not exist in nature. Nonetheless, it exists.
Right premise. Wrong conclusion.
Free will can not exist in nature. Nonetheless, it exists.
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