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Thought experiment for the deniers of free will:

Let's assume scientists could place electrodes and a receiver in your brain such that they can control your body from remote. For example they could make you go somewhere, make you say something or make you put your signature on a contract to start your process of gender transition. If you do not believe in free will you should have no problem consenting to the placement of said electrodes in your brain. After all nothing changes from your perspective. Your body is acting completely deterministically on its own without you having any agency over what it does. In addition your brain will continue to create the illusion of free will. When the scientist navigates your body to the doctor and makes your mouth say "I want to be a woman" it will feel in your subjective experience just as if it was always your desire and your free decision.

So, would you consent? If not, give a convincing reason without admitting you believe in free will.