BBC: Horizon - Consciousness and free will

[Slimebeast]

Final-Fan said:

Slimebeast said:

Final-Fan said:

Slimebeast said:

Final-Fan said:

Slimebeast said:
Well, of course since we dont know, in theory the other dimensions could have randomness. But as I said, I don't believe in that concept. It doesn't make sense. Random is like magic.

So you're not saying "it can't be random", you're saying "I don't believe it can be random". 

What's the difference? Cos I'm saying both.

Please explain how the bolded statements are not mutually exclusive. 

"I don't believe it can be random because nothing can be random". Happy? I don't understand the difference, u have to be more specific -  are you referring to certain cirmumstances in a scenario or something?

I am saying that nothing happens by random. It's a nonsense statement, and only a descriptive term for phenomenons when there are factors unknown.

You've essentially said, "In theory there could be randomness, but nothing can possibly be random."  That makes no sense. 

If it could be true, then it can't be impossible for it to be true.  It's a contradiction. 

Oh. I understand. I lost a bit track now, but I think I meant to express that there wasn't anything special about the other dimensions when it comes to randomness. What makes them special is that we can't measure whats going on there (now).

So I guess my choice is the first option, 'it can't be random'.