Predicting the future using chemistry and physics

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The discussion centers on the idea of using a supercomputer to predict chemical reactions in the body, leading to the potential prediction of human thoughts and reactions in various situations. This raises questions about determinism, suggesting that if all reactions are predetermined, then personal choices may not truly exist. The implications of this theory challenge the concept of free will, as it implies that life could be pre-planned based on biological responses. Participants are encouraged to explore these themes further in their essays. The conversation ultimately highlights the intersection of chemistry, physics, and philosophy in understanding human behavior.
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In my physics lesson this morning my teacher posed a question. If we had a supercomputer that could predict the result of every chemical reaction in the body, could we predict what out reactions and thoughts would be in a certain situation. And if so, could we then predict how we would react to everything around us, then surely we could predict our future, by following our reactions. so does that mean that our life is already planned because of the reactions that will take place in our body, but surely that would mean we didnt actually make our own choices they happened because it was planned that way. We have to write an essay on this and i was just wondering what everyones thoughts were?
 
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Your teacher basically wants you to write an essay on determinism. You might want to base your research around that.
 
thanks that helps,
 
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