The illusion of free will, of freedom, is a useful tool you know. Let people think they are free and present them with a danger to their so-called freedom, a fear. It’s amazing how much you can get them to deal with just as long as you tell them they’re still free. Jordon Greene
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The "illusion of free will" is an illusion. An illusion is something that seems real but isn't. It's the way your mind perceives the world, not reality itself. One of the most powerful illusions is that we live in a world with free will.

We're all conditioned to believe that our thoughts and actions are our own. The illusion of free will has allowed us to do things like murder one another (where has everyone's conscience gone?) and pollute the air, water, and land around us (because people don't think it’s their responsibility).

Source: Theyll Call It Treason

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