It's the same with menus and men and just about anything else: we think we're choosing things for ourselves, but in fact we may not be choosing anything. It could be that everthing's being decided in advance and we pretend we're making choices. Free will may be an illusion. I often think that.
In the book "1Q84" by Haruki Murakami, the author explores the concept of choice and its potential illusion. He suggests that while individuals believe they are making free choices in various aspects of life, such as selecting menus or partners, those decisions may actually be predetermined. This raises intriguing questions about autonomy and the nature of free will.
Murakami’s reflection urges readers to consider whether our perceptions of choice are genuine or merely superficial. He posits that the idea of free will might not be as real as we assume, prompting deeper introspection about how our decisions are influenced by factors outside our control.
