Physicist Dr. Kevin Wong argues that quantum mechanics does not support free will, despite popular claims that quantum indeterminacy introduces freedom.

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Which philosophical analysis would best support Wong's critique?

A

Quantum mechanics is complex

B

Physics describes particles

C

Random quantum events would make decisions arbitrary, not free; meanwhile, quantum effects decohere at the scale of neural activity anyway—so quantum mechanics offers either randomness or determinism, neither of which constitutes free will

D

Philosophers debate free will

Correct Answer: C

Choice C is the best answer. Randomness ≠ freedom argument + decoherence blocking mechanism addresses both popular claims.

💡 Strategy: Debunking claims need logical analysis of why proposed mechanism fails to deliver claimed effect.