The freedom paradox
Many neuroscientists and philosophers argue that there is no such thing as free will. Some even claim experiment has proved this to be the case. Yet the behaviour of the same scientists and philosophers appears to assume their own freedom - when formulating and promoting their own theory for example. To avoid this paradox, should we accept that free will is an illusion and as a consequence cease to praise our children when they do well, and refrain from punishing murderers when they are caught?
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