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In reply to the discussion: Free will and consciousness [View all]cpwm17
(3,829 posts)with each type of thought process and gain some knowledge on how these parts of the brain interact. They also can study brain damaged patients to learn what changes the damage caused. That's all fascinating stuff.
They didn't define how they are using the term "free will" nor in any way did they prove that free will (as I am using the term) exists.
You're going back to asking me to prove a negative. It can't be done.
My bringing up the subject of free will caused that issue to enter your consciousness. That caused a thought to pop from your brain into your consciousness about raising your arm to prove that free will exists. Where did that thought come from and what caused the thought to happen?
Since it is the brain that creates consciousness - by physical processes - how can consciousness be the originator of thoughts?