Conscious Human Choice
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A Conscious Human Choice is a conscious choice that is a person act (performed by a conscious person).
- AKA: Personal Decision.
- Context:
- It can (typically) be preceded by Human Judgement.
- It can range from being an Free Human Choice to being a Forced Conscious Human Choice.
- It can range from being a Committed Choice to being a Spontaneous Choice.
- It can involve a deliberative process where options are evaluated based on values, beliefs, and personal goals.
- It can be influenced by cognitive biases, but remains a product of conscious deliberation.
- It can reflect an individual's autonomy in making decisions that affect their life and the lives of others.
- It can be a manifestation of existential freedom, highlighting the role of personal responsibility in shaping one's destiny.
- It can have significant ethical and moral implications, particularly in situations involving dilemmas or conflicts of interest.
- It can be enhanced through the development of Emotional Intelligence and an understanding of Psychometrics.
- It can be studied within the fields of Cognitive Science, Philosophy, and Psychology to understand its mechanisms and effects on behavior and society.
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- Example(s):
- A Person chooses to accept a job offer.
- A Person chooses to propose marriage to another person.
- A Person chooses to give their wallet to a thief.
- A Person chooses to play just-another-turn of a video game.
- A Person chooses to volunteer at a local charity, reflecting a commitment to community service.
- A Person decides to pursue higher education to advance their career, demonstrating a commitment to personal growth and development.
- A Person opts to adopt a sustainable lifestyle, illustrating a conscious decision to contribute positively to environmental conservation.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- An Unconscious Human Decision, such as sleepwalking or an impulsive decision made without conscious thought.
- A Choice by an Artificial General Intelligence, which, while potentially sophisticated, lacks the subjective experience
- See: Human Judgement, Cognitive Bias, Human Choice Theory, Cognitive Science, Person Behavior, Awareness, Thinking Process, Emotional Intelligence, Psychometrics, Thinking Fallacies, Existentialism.