Probabilistic Models of Cognition

Probabilistic Models of Cognition suggest that our thoughts and decisions can be understood in terms of probabilities, rather than strict causes. This approach implies that while our choices are influenced by past experiences and biological factors, there’s an element of uncertainty and variability in how we think. In the conversation around free will and determinism, it raises the idea that even if our actions are influenced by factors beyond our control, the inherent unpredictability in decision-making allows for a notion of free will, suggesting that we aren’t just predictable machines, but rather agents capable of making choices in a complex world.