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Full Idea
A sense of guilt is linked to the delusion of free will.
Gist of Idea
The delusion of free will brings a sense of guilt
Source
Franco 'Bifo' Berardi (The Second Coming [2019], How to)
Book Ref
Berardi,Franco 'Bifo': 'The Second Coming' [polity 2019], p.8
A Reaction
I agree that free will is a delusion, but I'm not sure about this. Clearly if you think you are 'ultimately' responsible for all of your actions this will increase guilt, but belief in free will is compatible with various excuses for actions.
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