How do you think the definition should be adjusted to match up with your intuitions of free will?
Can neurological processes be semi-deterministic? I don't think so. As far as I know, neurological processes are completely deterministic and therefore, we do not have any free will. — Truth Seeker
My definition of free will is a will that is free from determinants and constraints. I clearly don't have free will because my will is both determined and constrained by my genes, environments, nutrients, and experiences. I clearly have a determined and constrained will instead of a free will. — Truth Seeker
My definition does not mention the concept of randomness, nor does it require it. — Truth Seeker
How does randomness fit into my definition of free will? — Truth Seeker
Randomness seems free from determinants and constraints to me. — flannel jesus
How do you know that randomness exists? — Truth Seeker
Of course, it is possible that I am an immortal soul who is experiencing the illusion of having a body and being on Earth. It's possible that I don't actually have a brain and body and cells and genes and environments and nutrients. It's possible that I only have the illusory experiences of being embodied. These are interesting ideas but they are totally untestable. — Truth Seeker
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