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If one is having a panic attack regarding free will, it might be helpful to remember that if you're able to speak the words "I have no control", then you've pro
by md224 8y ago
If one is having a panic attack regarding free will, it might be helpful to remember that if you're able to speak the words "I have no control", then you've proven yourself wrong: you just exerted control over your vocal chords. Helpful reminder that you're not a prisoner in your own body!
- jjnoakes 8y agoUnless whomever is controlling you made you say that so you'd think you were free...
- md224 8y agoTrue, but then they'd need to be reading your mind to know that you were thinking about it. The plot thickens... Also, if this controller needs to do external things to influence what you think about, rather than just controlling your thoughts directly, then there's already a hint of free will in the choice of your thoughts.
- nnd 8y agoVolition is not the same thing as free will.