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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Debate & Discussion > At what age do humans get free will?
 
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Tnega
Oct 26, 2010

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What even "is" free will? I am completely unqualified to answer this. One framework says that to have free will you need the freedom to do otherwise and self-determination. Which is great, until you realize now you need to determine what it means to self-determine. Self-determination theory suggests you need autonomy, (you can be causal) competence, (control the outcome and experience mastery) and Relatedness (Will *internal screaming intensifies* to interact with, be connected to, and experience caring for others.) At this point I give up and say that if you can pass the Mirror Test you are sentient, and therefore have free will. Humans start passing at around 18 months, so I say at 18 months humans have free will.

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Debate & Discussion > At what age do humans get free will?