Free will is defined in terms of the ability to choose freely. — TheMadFool
Before 'Free Will' shouldn't we define 'Will' first? Then determine what is meant by it being 'Free'. — BrianW
When are we going to get over it? — Marcus de Brun
I guess the evolutionary pressure in modern societies has more to do with the need to think twice - hard - before doing something foolish. It only gets as good as it gets but this should better be "good enough".There is probably an evolutionary pressure not to open your mind too much because focusing on the big picture makes you lose sight of the details, in this case the practical everyday details, which paralyzes you and decreases your chances of survival and reproduction. — litewave
Domination is conceptually absolute.I cannot offer a definition for 'freedom' in this context as I do not believe there is such a thing as 'free-instinct'. — Marcus de Brun
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