Split from AI sentience
Of course, here I must chime in...
The definition of free will you use here implies that 'consciousness' must have the lead, if it is supposed to be genuine free will. But that is a definition that stems from (bad...) Christian theology. Most modern concepts of free will got rid of this inheritance, but obviously neurologists still haven't noticed.
'Free will' means that somebody recognises that he can act according his own reasons, and is not forced to go against them by somebody else
I thought I illustrated just that with my 'story'. So let's extend it a little.
This is the road:
A-City--------------------------B1----------B2---------B3---------B4----------B5--------------------B-Town
The B's are the bridges, all built 70 years ago according the same design. The problem: traffic and the weight of trucks, tractor etc have increased, and the bridges are not built for heavy weights. So to avoid problems two measures are taken: the road is only allowed for vehicle
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