This started with "The only way free will can work is if the Many worlds theorem of quantum mechanics is true", which is refuted by the Strong Free Will Theorem.
I'm trying to decide how to answer and not do so in a way that satisfies my own humor or wit or sensibilities, but rather to answer in a way that will be useful for you. I don't know you though so I can't answer in any useful way until I know you a little bit better.
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Do you meditate? If I link the text of a Zen koan will you find that helpful or irritating?
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I do. I enjoy both the one about the robber and the moon and the one about one hand clapping.
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wonderful! the one that came to mind for this case is #29 from Mumonkan http://www.sacred-texts.com/bud/glg/glg29.htm …
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the other comment I'd like to make is just to say that the ego is a Ship of Theseus
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so it vanishes swiftly when examined in a flash, and it vanishes slowly when examined over time. it's hardly a thing at all. it's the thing that say's "me I'm here" but doesn't even know who's saying it.
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