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You're throwing out an A.I. wall of text (with little or no commentary on your own) and asking people to debate it.

But then, I’m not sure what a non religionist is, either. From Pi A.I.: A non-religionist, also known as a non-religious person, is someone who does not adhere to any particular religion or religious belief system. This term can encompass a wide range of individuals, including: * Atheists: those wh...

So, you’re saying we have 100% free will? I think that between what I’mwashingmypirate said and my responses to him, and other comments I’ve made, you have my answer. I didn’t attach a numerical valuation to something which is nigh unto impossible to accurately do so. As much as you might like it t...

Thanks, MG. If we want questions answered by A.I., we can ask them ourselves.

As a lead in I referred to Victor Frankl earlier. No one here responded in regards to his expertise in psychiatry and his horrific experiences in the concentration camps. Drumdude did. I will too. I’ve read and like Viktor Frankl. I’ve also read and like Bruno Bettelheim, who wrote about the same t...

MG, I think you've hit upon an interesting point. A constrained free will is vastly different than a wholly free will. What percentage of free will do you put the average human being as having, in our day-to-day behaviors? Personally, my estimation for the average that each of us exercises would be...

^ Best reply ever.

I do think there is an element of conditioning. And what goes on in your life affects choices. Some people feel they have no choice in some situations because they lack knowledge of other options. Or they can't see past perhaps a dire situation to rationalise. I think we have choice that is limited...

Robert Sapolsky is one of the most revered scientists alive today. He made his name from his work studying wild baboons in Kenya, unpicking how their complex social lives lead to stress and how that affects their health. His most recent focus, however, has been on something rather different – a boo...

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Tue May 14, 2024 11:09 pm

I'm glad to have you back, MG. I missed the back and forth.

Indeed.