537.50 Freedom and Will

537.51 I think I tend to avoid using the word will because I spontaneously associate it with the term “free will” and all the controversies regarding the history of such human beliefs. I have felt that all such controversies lack adequate knowledge of science’s generalized laws. To me it is obvious that no amount of individual will can nullify any cosmic law. It is also obvious to me that few know of and comprehend the significance of nature’s having six positive and six negative equieconomical alternative moves to make with each turn to play in cosmic events.

537.52 It is clear to me that most humans tend to think in a linear, Go-or-No-go, greenlight-redlight manner. To me, will is an optionally exercisable control by mind over brainby wisdom over conditioned reflex that becomes realizable when mind is adequately convinced regarding which of the 12 alternatives will produce the most comprehensively considerate vital advantage for all.

537.53 In a lesser way will becomes operative when the individual finds himself in terminal peril and has only seconds to “pull out” of a tailspin, when he becomes “cool,” that is, when he discovers swiftly which of the alternative moves can save him, and exercises his will to execute the survival procedures.

537.54 Will determines what we should do in all the special case circumstances. Will is not a muscle thingnot the clenched fistat all. People say I have a strong will, but what I have is a fairly clear view of the options of humanity and the commitments to their realization. It is thus that I determine what course to take in the special cases confronting us.