In other words, as we sit there, deciding which button to push with supposed freely chosen intent, we are being influenced by our sensory environment—a foul smell, a beautiful face, the feel of vomit goulash, a gurgling stomach, a racing heart. Does this disprove free will? Nah—the effects are typically mild and only occur in the average subject, with plenty of individuals who are exceptions. This is just the first step in understanding where intentions come from.[10]
