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  • Determinism and its relationship with subjective consciousness by BenzimaRuth
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    This article explores how deterministic causality can co-exist with subjective consciousness. This is open to any form of criticism that is constructive and expands upon the idea.
  • MULTIVERSE INTERPRETATION: The Framework Of Probabilities by oduoraustine
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    "Multiverse Interpretation: The Framework Of Probabilities" is a book that tries to elaborate on the possibility of other realities other than our own. I'm obliged to outline some fascinating impressions and insights over the centuries about other universes far from our own cosmos. The book outlines the various categorizations and classifications of the possible universes as well as the scientific and philosophical approaches employed in forming such hypotheses. I therefore aim at giving the postulations by scientists over the years. The book also outlines the major setbacks to such suppositions as well as the motivations behind the discoveries, if at all they can be referred to as inspirations.
  • Baron Ludwig von Finkelstein and the Chronomeister by EricZartan
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    Would you kill young Hitler? A Riveting story of Choice and Chaos! Dive into the heart-pounding world of The Devil's Gambit, ...a spellbinding short story that blends Hitchcockian suspense with philosophical intrigue, inspired by the likes of The Last Question (Isaac Asimov) and The Egg (Andy Weir). Meet Baron Ludwig von Finkelstein, a disgraced 20th-century noble turned inventor, whose obsession with his time-predicting Chronomeister leads him on a chilling chase to kill a boy he believes is the root of all evil. When a red, smoky holographic devil emerges, time freezes, and Ludwig's mission unravels into a mind-bending confrontation with his own soul. This gripping tale explores the cosmic question, "Why does evil exist?" with cinematic flair-featuring the devil's mocking "red and smoky" taunts and a Freudian lecture that peels back the layers of human choice.
  • One coin to decide fate. Or vice-versa. by LightInTheCan
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    Here I am, flipping the coin that decides the fate of the universe. But who decides what side it lands on ? Written as a response to the writing prompt "Unbeknownst to everyone, there's a giant mechanical coin at the center of the universe. The outcome of every major decision is made by that coin. You're the Coin Tosser." from u/Corruptedpencil on r/WritingPrompts.
  • The Countdown by TheWritersSC
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    My life is not going to last much longer; 3 days, 2 hours, 13 minutes and 21 seconds. Make that 20.
  • The 21st century Napoleon  by ZeusThekid1
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    This book sets out to describe a man, who rejects conformity, transcends himself and works to shape the new world.He eliminates resentment society is built on, and establish transparency as a building block of morality. The book poses an interesting question; in the fall of the institutions that guide the world, who survives? Well, the one that never needed them: THE 21st century Napoleon.
  • The Determinism Behind Human Conduct by Insouciant
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    Have you been told you are your own person? Perhaps that you have a free will, or that you govern your actions, are responsible for them, and for this reason, deserve to be held accountable to them? Well, I'm here to tell you otherwise, to suggest something quite different. If you're indeed interested in how predictable and linear a biological machine you truly are, then read on. If not, well, let's just say no one can blame you for anything anyway.
  • The Tundra by Charles534637
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    A man haunted by his past walks through an empty tundra. His thoughts turn to the philosophical, causing him to feel like he's going insane.
  • Turn of the Wheel by Radon_10
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    Stories about people making difficult choices, showing what is right, what is wrong, and how decisions shape life
  • ...Epoch... by lotuseater20
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    "There is nothing wrong with making mistakes, after all our mistakes teach us something." But for her there is no room for mistakes. For them mistake means imperfection. So she isn't allow to make mistakes or else how is she going to gain anything in her life. __________________ Leaving Damyang was the best thing she could have ever wished for. This is from where the Epoch starts. __________________
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  • YOU NAME IT by Naked_Philosopher
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    Who knows how to think anymore? Or even what to think? With all the confusion around me, I decided to grab a pen and just let it run
  • Divine Sovereignty & Human Freedom - A Molinistic Perspective by RajRichard
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    The Christian church has, for centuries, debated over man's salvation. The big question is this: Does God choose some for heaven and others for hell or does man choose or reject God by virtue of his freewill? While this debate rages, some theologians who subscribe to Molinism, offer an attractive solution to quench the fire from this raging debate. Read more to understand this situation better...
  • Everything happens for a reason by DennisGilmour
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    Free will versus determinism
  • Puddlewatcher's past by MapleshadeisaG
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    Puddlefrost was special, StarClan needed her to stop the border conflict between DeltaClan and FloodClan, but before she could fix it, she died. She didn't expect to die, especially so young, but StarClan still needed her. Now, she is Puddlekit, born to her sister in her past life. She must grow into a formidable warrior and stop what she was always meant to stop, but without even knowing what she was supposed to do.