Information and free will (Introduction)

by David Turell , Wednesday, October 12, 2011, 05:34 (4792 days ago) @ romansh

What does the local universe do to my brain to control it?

Embeds genes memes etc.

Your computer screen sends photons to your eyes. Sometimes, patterns of those photons cause your blood pressure to rise (I suspect; extrapolating from my personal point of existence).

I don't think the universe as a whole or in a very small part has much to do with my genes. They are fixed except as they are impinged upon by epigenetic effects,which I believe are mainly local, such as my mother's input in my childhood, or going to Medical school which is a major local challenge.Memes are Dawkin's garbage. I admit there are many extraneous influences, but I think clear thinking and careful analysis can sort out most of them and lead a person to a free will choice.