A Systems-Theoretic Model of Free Will: Deterministic Regulation, Emergent Choice, and the Four Universal Principles

Abstract

This paper presents a unified, systems-theoretic model of human free will grounded in four universal principles: (1) Law of Karma or Cause and Effect / System Integrity, (2) Universal Law of Balance in Nature, (3) Universal Feedback Loop Mechanism, and (4) Universal Interconnected Nodes. Human decision-making is conceptualized as a hybrid process in which deterministic biological regulation forms the substrate, while emergent system-level interactions produce adaptive, constrained choice. Decisions depend on the accuracy of internal models and alignment with natural laws; errors generate imbalance at physiological, psychological, and social levels. A computational simulation framework formalizes this model, providing testable predictions for individual and collective decision outcomes. The paper further demonstrates real-world applications at both individual and societal levels.