[Applause] Have you ever stopped to think about how much control you truly have over your actions and decisions. Are we really the masters of our own fate, making choices free from influence, or are we subtly shaped by forces beyond our awareness. Free will is the ability to make choices that aren't entirely determined by prior causes or external pressures.But how often do we really exercise this free will. When you really examine your choices, how many are truly free and how many are swayed by your environ ...

[Music] Um hello I'm Kabir and I'm a student at this very school and for the next 5 to 10 minutes I'm your TEDex speaker. I want to start off by asking you a question and I really want your take on this. Is free will a real thing.Now really take your time to think about it because some of you will very instinctively and passionately say, "Yeah, of course it is. I make my own choices. I always make my own decisions. Yes, free will is real." But then think a little deeper. How many times have you done somethi ...

Core Concepts - Explores the concepts of randomness and determinism as perspectives for decision-making [6][7][9] - Randomness suggests events are a result of chance, offering a 50/50% probability, and individuals have free will to create their own meaning [7][12] - Determinism posits that all events are predetermined by natural laws, implying a larger purpose behind occurrences [9][10] Decision-Making & Belief - Highlights the influence of free will versus predetermined factors in choices [2][3][4] - Suggests society's beliefs are distorted by excessive information, urging individuals to trust in something greater or manufacture their own meaning [14][15] - Emphasizes the importance of strong beliefs for achieving transcendental goals [15] Reflection & Impact - Encourages reflection on personal choices and beliefs, considering the potential impact of small actions [16] - With randomness, different decisions can alter life's outcomes, while determinism suggests choices align with a larger purpose [16]