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Why does the idea of no Free Will bother some people?
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<blockquote data-quote="SkidAce" data-source="post: 6047962" data-attributes="member: 7706"><p>Also we are self programming. (Hence self-reinforcement of negative behaviors).</p><p></p><p>We can change so "free will", but how much of it is a natural progression of what came before? </p><p>And if our previous experiences didn't give us the "tools" needed to grow and change, then we can't get out of our loop...what about outside influence from another person...hmm but they are helping because of their nature and programming.</p><p></p><p>It's a slippery slope and a hole you cant get out of.</p><p></p><p>BL: we are the sum of our experiences (and physical make up) Nature and Nurture applies.</p><p></p><p>BBL: I look at it as I do have free will. Everything is influenced by my makeup, sometime to the point of pre-determination. But over the years I have changed and you have to take the why into account, the motivation. The change is harder or easier depending on your makeup, and for some is impossible.</p><p></p><p>BBBL: Example: My physical makeup is small and fairly weak. But I changed that. I could only change it within the limitations of my DNA and human capability, but now I am strong and healthy.</p><p></p><p>So goes my brain and behavior. True, within the limits of nature and nurture, but there is room for choosing changes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SkidAce, post: 6047962, member: 7706"] Also we are self programming. (Hence self-reinforcement of negative behaviors). We can change so "free will", but how much of it is a natural progression of what came before? And if our previous experiences didn't give us the "tools" needed to grow and change, then we can't get out of our loop...what about outside influence from another person...hmm but they are helping because of their nature and programming. It's a slippery slope and a hole you cant get out of. BL: we are the sum of our experiences (and physical make up) Nature and Nurture applies. BBL: I look at it as I do have free will. Everything is influenced by my makeup, sometime to the point of pre-determination. But over the years I have changed and you have to take the why into account, the motivation. The change is harder or easier depending on your makeup, and for some is impossible. BBBL: Example: My physical makeup is small and fairly weak. But I changed that. I could only change it within the limitations of my DNA and human capability, but now I am strong and healthy. So goes my brain and behavior. True, within the limits of nature and nurture, but there is room for choosing changes. [/QUOTE]
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