# Do We Have Free Will? | Ep. 21

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Podcast: [Expanding Consciousness](https://stenobird.com/podcast/expanding-consciousness-6721239)
Published: 2024-05-12T06:02:13+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, we delve into the ever-evolving debate on free will. Our hosts engage in a profound discussion, contemplating whether free will truly exists or if it's merely an illusion shaped by our perceptions and experiences. The conversation explores philosophical insights, psychological theories, and the intriguing concept of surrendering to a predetermined path, suggesting that our sense of agency might be an elaborate construct. Join us as we navigate through the paradoxes of free will, the implications of determinism, and the profound impact of our beliefs on the fabric of our reality. Whether you're a staunch believer in the autonomy of the human will or a skeptic of its existence, this episode promises a thoughtful exploration of one of philosophy's most enduring questions. 00:00 - Introduction and Welcome 00:24 - Overview of the episode's theme: Free Will 01:58 - Initial thoughts on free will and the concept of surrender 04:30 - Exploring the paradox of free will within the illusion 05:47 - Discussion on the potential of changing predetermined paths 08:18 - Reflecting on the feeling of having free will and its implications 14:04 - Delving into mindfulness meditation and its effect on our perception of control 17:26 - Viktor Frankl's insights on choosing attitudes despite external circumstances 20:34 - The relationship between internal and external free will 23:55 - The philosophical perspective on consciousness and material reality 27:32 - Experiences of non-duality and their impact on understanding free will 32:55 - Discussing the potential purposes of life's experiences within dualistic illusions 38:38 - The idea of escaping the simulation and historical figures' influence on our understanding of reality 42:30 - Speculating on humanity's evolution and th…

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