RE: Implications of not having free will
January 7, 2015 at 6:29 pm
(This post was last modified: January 7, 2015 at 6:31 pm by Alex K.)
For all we know, quantum measurements are truly random, but an unknown or even undiscoverable systematic in terms of hidden variables could be behind it which lets physics be deterministic again despite the appearance. So my attitude is that quantum physics renders determinism uncertain, but does not falsify it. I disagree that the macroscopic averaging out of quantum noise makes these effects irrelevant. Noise plays an important role in neural networks and can influence the outcomes.
I don't see how true randomness would rescue free will though.
But before I go on about that, first a question: how do you define free will, I'm not sure I know what the word means
I don't see how true randomness would rescue free will though.
But before I go on about that, first a question: how do you define free will, I'm not sure I know what the word means
The fool hath said in his heart, There is a God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, there is none that doeth good.
Psalm 14, KJV revised edition
