Does Free Will Exist?

Hanoi Philosophy Forum
Tearing apart the beliefs that tear us apart.

Does free will exist? If free will does not exist, what is the role of prison? Are there ever moments when you feel like a slave to your body (smoking cigarettes, drinking alcohol, watching YouTube, scrolling Facebook, etc.)?

This week, join the Hanoi Philosophy Forum and explore Free Will!

--DISCUSSION QUESTIONS--
- If we accept that Free Will is an illusion, is it possible to hold anyone accountable for their actions?
- Does consciousness control our actions, or is it just along for the ride?
- Would an artificially intelligent being have free will?
- Even if free will is an illusion, is it beneficial to believe that free will exists?
- Is it possible for one person to exhibit more free will than another?
- Do non-human animals possess free will in a way different than a human?
- How much of your decision-making is influenced by other people?
- How do beliefs in free will affect political ideologies?