> Punishment decreases the odds of repeated offence. So does running away. However, the issue here is existence of blame. > I can model beliefs of Muslims wi

> Punishment decreases the odds of repeated offence. So does running away. However, the issue here is existence of blame. > I can model beliefs of Muslims without believing in Allah. Yeah, but you can't model belief without knowing what believing in something entails. Same thing with my example. You model behavior of others based on your experience. You think others have free will because you believe you do. Or not. My own position is that while free will might or might not be illusion, it's a useful one. Like justice, mercy or love - that sort of thing.