Neuroscientist Dr. Amy Wong argues that free will is an illusion because brain activity predicting decisions occurs before conscious awareness of choosing.
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readingWhich experimental finding would best support Wong's deterministic argument?
A
Brains are complex systems
B
Philosophy has debated free will for centuries
C
People feel they make choices
D
Brain scans detected neural activity predicting button-press choices up to 10 seconds before subjects reported conscious decisions, with 70% accuracy
Correct Answer: D
Choice D is the best answer. Predictive brain activity before consciousness proves decisions occur before awareness.
💡 Strategy: Claims about causation timing need precise temporal measurement.