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| Crow - Monterey County 2023 |
I often observe crows going about their business, flying to and fro in their inscrutable manner.
So the question I have is, Do Crows Have Free Will? I asked ChatGPT for its response (edited for length):
The concept of free will is a complex philosophical and scientific topic that has been debated for centuries. It pertains to the ability of individuals to make choices and decisions independent of external influences or deterministic processes. While humans have long been associated with possessing free will, it is challenging to determine the extent to which non-human animals, such as crows, may exhibit this capacity.
Additionally, free will is a concept deeply rooted in human consciousness, self-awareness, and moral responsibility. While animals can make choices based on their immediate needs and desires, the philosophical implications of free will are often considered unique to humans. It is challenging to ascertain whether crows possess a fully conscious and self-determined free will as humans understand it.
In summary, while crows demonstrate certain cognitive abilities and decision-making skills, the extent to which they possess free will, as defined in the human context, is still a subject of philosophical and scientific debate.
So there you have it. Crow in photo seen down by Fisherman's Wharf in Monterey, Nikon Z5.
2 comments:
At this point, there is considerable discussion in the natural sciences, and I presume philosophy, about the extent to which humans have unfettered true free will. The ChatGPT response misses that salient point.
True.
But maybe my prompt was at fault? There will be future crow posts I'm sure, so we might be able to revisit this topic!
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