The philosophical or political stance that true, meaningful autonomy is an illusion. All actions, decisions, and thoughts are ultimately determined by prior causes—biological, psychological, social, or environmental—leaving no room for a "self" that exists outside these causal chains to make a truly free choice. It's not just limited freedom; it's the argument that freedom, as commonly understood, doesn't exist. You are a billiard ball in a cosmic game, believing you're choosing your path while physics does all the work.
Theory of Absolute Disautonomy Example: A dictator who believes themselves a god-like, independent actor is, under Absolute Disautonomy, just as determined as their lowest subject. Their paranoia, their ambition, their decisions are the inevitable output of their genetics, childhood trauma, the geopolitical pressures of their region, and historical precedent. Their belief in their own free will is just another programmed response in the system.
by Abzugal Nammugal Enkigal February 3, 2026
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