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I'm guessing a proof that a free will does not exist could lead to a collapse of civilization, as many people would just not feel accountable and responsible fo
by badpun 7y ago
I'm guessing a proof that a free will does not exist could lead to a collapse of civilization, as many people would just not feel accountable and responsible for their lives any more.
- godelski 7y agoWould it? They don't have free will anyway. So is that a cheatcode for death? I doubt it, because that means we'd be programed for survival.
- badpun 7y agoIndividuals would survive, but everyone could excuse their own bad behaviour with "I'm not in charge of myself, it's not me who's making this decision to rob/rape/kill etc.", which would lead to decline of society and, eventually, civilization.