Still pondering the supposed scientific proof of determinism; its claim of "there is no free will". 1st, seems likely there's much we don't know about the cause & effect of experience & behavior. There may be a sort orthogonal or gestalt factor we're unaware of. 2nd, determined events happen within time. It is possible to seat the mind outside of time, in eternity. Not figuratively, actually. Once there, conscious choice becomes possible, outside the subjective routine of cause & effect.
@GustavinoBevilacqua Well, science would say that when you decide to see a video etc, it was inevitable how you'd decide, depending on a multitude of factors. We just don't see it. But there's still room for free will, imo.
@jens@GustavinoBevilacqua Yes I'm aware of that--and agree that normally the decision is already made in other parts of the brain. But first--that other part of the brain is also you. So YOU made the decision. But even if it's a purely mechanical automatic response, said decision, mostly it will be just that, there are other ways to get at decision making that require special work on oneself. I know, "deciding from a base in eternity" sounds woo-woo. But it's actually natural--not supernatural.
Many autistic people struggle with “multiple choice” and “select the right answer” exam questions. A key reason for this is that the options available can feel - to our brains - like such vague simplifications or awkwardly worded answers that they all feel somewhat incorrect. 1/2
@EGeertsPhD@philosophy So what's the difference between critical posthumanism and posthumanism? Spreading of right-wing ideas through memes--technocratic right wingers?
This painting by Peter Cramer is rich in detail, dear #histodons - peppercakes, street selling activities in an early modern European urban setting, broadsheets glued to a wall, etc.
But what on earth is the highlighted child transporting on its shoulders? A wooden box full of what? Your help is appreciated! @histodons