Philosophy Psychology Self Improvement
The Biological and Environmental Factors That Regulate Our Will: Being Aware of The Effects of Our Genes and Histories
The idea of free will has always fascinated people and formed the basis of our ethical and moral systems.
We think that everything we do and say is a direct outcome of deliberate thought and behavior motivated by our own goals and aspirations. A rising amount of scientific evidence, however, casts doubt on this long-held assumption. Our wills do not originate from within ourselves. Background causes of thoughts and intents exist, but we don’t know about them or have any control over them consciously.
A Dispelling Myth About Free Will
Because there are so many complicated aspects that influence human behavior, my limited comprehension of these factors gives rise to the illusion of free will. I tend to blame my mind alone for my deeds, ignoring the complex network of biological and environmental factors at work below the surface. According to research in neuroscience, my brain is always working behind the scenes, processing data and making decisions even when I don’t realize it. This casts doubt on the idea that my ideas and intentions are…
