could contribute real value to BiD - a research group that takes an interdisciplinary approach to design. Moreover, I would be honored to work as part of Dr. Agogino’s team in the BEST lab, where broad range of design research is conducted. More specifically, I am intrigued by the “Design for Development” program: a research program that focuses on designing devices to be used by people in developing countries to improve their living conditions. Through this research I could study design from both engineer
compatibilists both provide arguments against libertarian theories to debunk the idea of deep free will. Libertarians have provided a wide variety of explanations to defend their position but none are as strong as the idea of ultimate responsibility. This paper will explain the notion of ultimate responsibility and prove that it is viable for defending indeterministic free will. I will begin by outlining the concept of ultimate responsibility and how it is used to defend free will. I will next look at common