Zeroing in on free will

[hmkpoker]

But reason deals in logic based on available data. It's basically a mathematical algorithm with a few more SNAFUs here and there due to the relative inefficiency of the brain. I don't see why it is any more "free" than a pinball is when it chooses its path down a row of pins and obstacles.

Reason can abstract things, do you agree?

It allowed you to think up the question of this thread and conceptualize free will.

Then you decided to post it.

Would you say the first action is free because it involves conscious thinking about an abstract idea? Or would that not be considered an action, and therefore not be within our bounds of free will? Or would it somehow be compelled?

Will you privilege me with a reply?