I know, there’s a lot of buzz about “free will” in science and philosophy. I’ve studied both and all I can say is that the entire debate is ridiculous—nothing but an intellectual’s chance to act out his desire for public mental masturbation.
Sure, freedom exists, and sure, everyone has a will. But putting these two concepts together doesn’t make any sense. As Schopenhauer said, “Man can do what he wills but he cannot will what he wills.” That’s all there is to it. The whole debate should’ve ended right there with this statement in 1839.
Watch this video to learn what the concepts of will and freedom truly mean, and how you can have freedom without having a “free will” by following your True Will:
My concept of (personal) freedom in this video is inspired by Stoicism. It’s a relatively masculine understanding of freedom. There are many perspectives on it, so don’t take my view as the absolute truth. Do you think that “free will” is a meaningful concept? What does freedom mean to you? Tell me in the comments below!
Update: Why the True Will Is Not a Free Will
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