The idea of determinism combined with complete human responsibility struck me as very hard to reconcile with an idea of justice, let alone mercy. (Ken MacLeod)

The idea of determinism combined with complete human responsibility struck me as very hard to reconcile with an idea of justice, let alone mercy.

Ken MacLeod

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