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This assumes that you were capable of conscious decision making, or had free will, at birth. The assumption is the problem, I think. I would think that "free wi

by chm 11y ago

This assumes that you were capable of conscious decision making, or had free will, at birth. The assumption is the problem, I think. I would think that "free will" is developed, not de facto available from birth. In fact, I think free will in a baby could be a pretty bad evolutionary disadvantage, whereas it would be a great advantage for an adult.

nota_bene 11y ago
> I would think that "free will" is developed If you see life as a 4-dimensional network of variables linked through "cause and effect", then there is no place for a "free" variable which could introduce free will (or its development). Unless you introduce invented concepts such as "soul" or "god", etc., which means that you quit the rational discussion altogether.