Yes, absolutely. We have a lot of freedom of choice, it takes true strength to stand up against the influence of government propaganda and societal norms. One must be courageous enough to make his own choices and follow his own path, regardless of the pressures around him. I think that the most successful people in history were those who dared to go against the grain and forge their own way by making their own choices. 

Taft

The Illusion of Freedom - Are we really free today?

Your questions are thought provoking. I will try to answer some of them.

Freedom can be seen in many ways, such as freedom of movement and freedom of thought. We live in a society that imposes limitations on us, such as laws and social norms, but I have no doubt that we, as individuals, have a lot of freedom of choice.

The idea that we are programmed to believe that we are free is partly true because we are influenced by the society we live in. Social expectations can condition our choices. However, we have the ability to question these norms and choose our own path.