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==Hard determinism - not a fringe theory==
==Hard determinism - not a fringe theory==
Some argue that hard determinism stems from natural laws, at least Western science's interpretation of natural laws. Try answering any science quiz with, "the proton just chose to", or "its the protons free choice!", or "I hate this neuroscience, you are dehumanizing the human brain!". Self-described [[incels]] tend to be hard determinist. Some famous academic hard determinists include  
Some argue that hard determinism logically and inevitably stems from natural laws, at least Western science's interpretation of natural laws. This is linked to materialism, which is the dominant philosophical point of view in modern society. Blackpilled [[incels]] tend to be hard determinist. Some famous academic hard determinists include  
*Galen Strawson<ref>https://philosophy.as.uky.edu/sites/default/files/The%20Impossibility%20of%20Moral%20Responsibility%20-%20Galen%20Strawson.pdf</ref>
*Galen Strawson<ref>https://philosophy.as.uky.edu/sites/default/files/The%20Impossibility%20of%20Moral%20Responsibility%20-%20Galen%20Strawson.pdf</ref>
*Patricia Churchland, analytic philosopher who wrote, ''The Computational Mind''.
*Patricia Churchland, analytic philosopher who wrote, ''The Computational Mind''.

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