Do we have free will? Free will is an illusion to deceive people in society. In this essay I will discuss why free will is non-existent and an illusion in our society. I will first discuss how laws and rules have become our boundaries in society, which will lead to how society pushes people to adapt and not their society. Finally, I will talk about how the people in our lives can influence us, which in turn affects the amount of free will we have. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay In our society we do not have complete free will. No matter where we go, there are rules set for us. We should follow these rules or we will face the consequences of violating these rules. For example, paying a fine for eating, drinking or smoking on trains in Singapore is one of the many consequences for not following the rules. This is similar to how parents put their children back in the crib when they run away from it. They are even taught and trained not to do so. This is a way to establish boundaries and rules for us from an early age. Those who break the rules are punished to remind them to follow these rules, our boundaries. However, do we have free will within these boundaries? Within these boundaries: the existing law and rules established by the government, it is inevitable that there will be stereotypes and social norms in a society. People are expected to conform to these social expectations and norms in order to fit in. “Why stand out when you can fit in?” has been a common mindset among most if not all people in our society. These have become limitations as we are stripped of the ability to have free will. We, as people in society, limit ourselves in such a way that we no longer have free will. So, I can deduce that most people want to integrate into their society to feel included. I can conclude that there is no free will if we want to adapt and conform to society's expectations. Finally, making choices is inevitable and necessary in our lives. Everyone has to make choices for themselves, but are these choices really their choices? We live in a society where environment, education, religion, tradition, culture, financial situation, social class and gender play an important role in our lives. Our choices will therefore be directly influenced by these factors around us. One example is how we tend to consult others, such as our family and friends, before making choices. This ensures that the act of making choices for yourself is not just one person's decision as it involves many others. Therefore, I conclude that “making your own choices” is a decision made by the main person involved who is influenced by those around them. This proves that “making your own choices” is an illusion and proves that free will does not exist. However, partial free will can still exist if we change our way of life. Instead of letting society dictate what you can and cannot do, you can choose to follow your heart and do what you want without breaking any laws or political boundaries. If you abandon society's prejudices and discriminations, you can possess a certain amount of free will to do what you want. If we do not let ourselves be influenced by environment and education and free ourselves from stereotypes, we can make free will a reality. One's free will, though.