Official Review: Free will, do you have it?

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Re: Official Review: Free will, do you have it?

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I am not familiar with procirclism like the others. It's even the first time I've heard of it, I think. Although I know free will, which we always abused. This book truly looks knowledgeable. So i hope this will help me gain wisdom and understand more about procirclism.
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"Procirclism" is a new concept to me, and it does seem quite confusing (but then, there's the promise that this book simplifies complex concepts). I enjoy books on self-examination and radicalism, so I'll glance at this one.
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Such an interesting book. I love books that challenge the understanding we all generally have and give us something to think about. Thank you for this awesome review.
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I am generally interested in books dealing with neurobiology. However, this one sounded quite complex. Yet, I would like to try it. Thanks for the recommendation.
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I believe as humans we have free will. I can't wait to read this book and find out whether or not this is true. Seems like a thought-provoking read. Great review.
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I have not been of the opinion that humans are free willed. But I wish to find the author's thoughts on this.
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I love philosophical reads, and the concept of procirclism sounds interesting. Congrats on BOTD!
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I do not enjoy reading non-fiction books that are not story-based so I am passing on this one. Thanks for the great review!
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It will be interesting to know more about free will through reading this book. Great review.
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Post by Ochieng Omuodo »

I enjoyed this review. I've just read a book that states bluntly that there is no such thing as free will. I fundamentally disagreed. So, it seems that will be my reaction to this one. Im with Einstein on this one; we can do what we want but willing it is a whole other thing. However, therein lies a conundrum: If you do what you want, isn't that free will?
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I'd like to know more about what the author's argument about procirclism is – it seems to have overlap with the psychological concepts of classical and operant conditioning. Thanks for the review.
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It is my absolute first time meeting with the concept of "Procirclism". It as always bothered me when I tell my children to do something and they just DO NOT, despite all my intense cajoling... Anything that evolves me into a better mother and improves my response to other people and life, deserves a Bells.......Well done on BOTD
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This book seems to challenge the conventional way of thinking that we can control our minds. The aspect of procirclism is new and refreshing to learn about.
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As interesting as this sounds, after taking a philosophy class at university that essentially talked about the human mind like a computer, I think I’ve had my fill of the free will discussion for a while. I do like the thought of a “yes and no” approach to the question, and maybe once my brain stops feeling fried from being overworked, I’ll give this book a try. Thank you for the helpful review.
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Thank you for sharing your review with us. As I am currently more interested in fictional novels, I think I will pass on this one for now.
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