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Old 05-11-2007   #13 (permalink)
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Default Re: The Illusion of Free Will

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I've reached a point where I now believe that any beliefs that make us comfortable about ourselves are probably nonsense as we are simply too emotionally involved to look at ourselves with a cold, dispassionate eye.
You very well may be right. Humans want order, and want explanations. And, want to be comfortable! Therefore, when you don't understand something, it's all too easy to just explain it with the explanation that makes you feel the most comfortable.
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