Caveat: this is not the free will you're probably looking for.<p>> The scientific definition, however, is far more specific. Essentially, it comes down to two cognitive processes: volition and agency.<p>> Now, thanks to a study recently published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists have identified the exact location in the brain responsible for these processes and, therefore, our perception of free will.<p>> Volition is "the desire to act", whereas agency is "the sense of responsibility for our actions".<p>> [...]<p>> While the information is not going to stop moral philosophers and sociologists debating the meaning (and very existence) of free will, the researchers hope it will prove useful when it comes to helping patients with volition and agency-inhibiting injuries.