timtyler comments on Dissolution of free will as a call to action - Less Wrong

9 Post author: Dr_Manhattan 24 May 2011 12:41PM

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Comment author: timtyler 24 May 2011 07:52:41PM *  2 points [-]

Once you accept determinism you know that a failure is determined by your mental algorithms, and should be much more motivated to push the investigation further, making yourself stronger.

....our bad luck, in the form of chaotic environmental fluctuations. Don't go blaming yourself for things you decided to leave to chance - just because you believe in determinism.

Comment author: Dr_Manhattan 24 May 2011 09:03:05PM 1 point [-]

I agree; still getting rid of free will as curiosity stopper should help.