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The Problem with Determinism: Do We Really Have Free Will?
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Physicists suggest that the entire future is already mapped out, which poses serious issues when it comes to the topic of free will. While reducing the number of beliefs needed to understand the universe is important, it is difficult to accept the belief that time is fundamental.
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