[Right Wing Professor]

Moreover, strong determinism - including the absence of free will - and strong A.I. which can substitute for humanity in every respect - are the logical consequences of Pinker's "the mind is what the brain does".

Let me note once again that Pinker does not acknowledge that strong determinism leads to the absence of free will.

[Alamo-Girl]

Let me note once again that Pinker does not acknowledge that strong determinism leads to the absence of free will.

Indeed. And may I counter with js1138's see-saw of determinism beginning at post 804!