Antony West (Author)

In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, targeted advertising, and vast networks of information, the age-old philosophical debate of free will versus determinism takes on a new, unsettling relevance. Are our choices truly our own, or are they subtly influenced, or even dictated, by forces beyond our conscious control? Dystopian narratives often explore societies where individual agency is an illusion, where every decision, every thought, is guided by an unseen hand. But how far removed is this fiction from our reality? As data analytics predict our preferences and social media nudges our opinions, it begs the question: in a hyper-connected world, can true free will truly exist, or are we merely following a predetermined path, believing it to be our own? Join the discussion: Does true free will exist in a modern, hyper-connected world?