It is indeed indisputable that one's consciousness is affected by the physical factors (hormones, sensory information, etc.) but I find it's a bit of a jump to go from that to the conclusion that the universe is entirely materialistic and that we are merely cogs in a machine set in motion with the big bang.
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Do you have any evidence for the contrary?
I would argue that the existence of self-aware consciousness itself stands as the strongest evidence against determinism, as well as the relatively new knowledge that the universe does not in fact operate on a purely mechanical fashion but instead operates on the principles of quantum mechanics and Heisenberg's Uncertainty Principle.
all life has it to some extent in order to be preserve alive.