> The whole concept of free will is so vague that debating if it exist or not is useless. Yet the idea of free will is so empowering that I choose to go with i

> The whole concept of free will is so vague that debating if it exist or not is useless. Yet the idea of free will is so empowering that I choose to go with it even when it would make sense short term to deny it. Seriously, even if it wasn't true and somebody here starts to believe it - even if that thought weren't a real decision but just a response to my persuasion skills - even then it would probably make a positive impact on their life. Is everything in my life a product of my own decicions? No. I've been dealt a good hand. But after I learned to decide for myself it became better. FWIW I've also no idea who would downvote you, your position seems reasonable even if we disagree strongly. If anyone think what you say is wrong I'd urge them to pst evidence instead of just downvoting.