This has been weighing on my mind for the past few weeks, while contemplating anatta:
If causality is the law (which I don't see any way around) and there are no agents to change causal phenomena, then isn't one forced to conclude that determinism is the law? Determinism by the definition I know it lines up very well with anatta, in claiming that one's will (if there is such a thing) cannot influence events.
I understand that Buddha said to avoid the question entirely. But hey.

My thoughts-
At this point, it seems like awareness acts as a pathway to what feels like more free will and control over circumstances. For example, I am aware of the sensations of itching, therefore I can watch the sensations occur without scratching, whereas if I were not aware (at least on a conscious level) of these sensations, I very well may scratch the itch without even being aware of the decision to do so, hence automatically, maybe deterministically.
I am excited to see what you all will say, especially those of you who claim to have seen through the illusion of agency to any degree.