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Re:Evidence that addictive behaviors have links with ancient... by circlefavshape on Tuesday September 25, 2018 @01:15PM (#18068287)
Erm ... it seems to me that if there was no free will then your beliefs couldn't have any actual consequences at all, they and your cookie cravings are just different aspects of the unfolding of the universe
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Re:Evidence that addictive behaviors have links with ancient... by selestify on Tuesday September 25, 2018 @01:34PM (#18068514)
His beliefs are also a part of the unfolding of the universe, and as such his beliefs also have consequences even if he has no control over what he actually believes.
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