Well, the problem, as I see it can best be illustrated by this thought experiment:

edited 2013-02-17 14:24:55 in General

Imagine that you're in the matrix, and someone asks you if you want to be hooked up to Nozick's 'Experience Machine.' You accept, and once in the machine, you run into your old friend SwampMan, who recognizes you and tells you that he just got a letter from a wealthy friend who is imprisoned in the Chinese Room. In order to secure his friend's release, he needs some money, which he will return to you plus an extra $1000 for your trouble.

Q1: Do you give him the money?

Q2: Does Free Will Exist?

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