What Is the Role of Thought in a Predetermined Universe?

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if universe, everything is predetermined, then what is point for thoughts?

in block universe view, what is the point for human beings to be able to think? what thoughts can make a difference in a block universe?
 
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so you can think about why thinking is useless
 


There is no point to anything. This universe is meaningless and pointless.

Anyway, I fear this is not allowed under the philosophy posting rules. So I expect a lock soon...
 


micromass said:
Anyway, I fear this is not allowed under the philosophy posting rules. So I expect a lock soon...
You fear and expect correctly.
 

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