Ah, the concept of mind control! It's like blaming your remote control for making you watch reality TV. Sure, external influences can shape our thoughts and behavior to some extent, but ultimately we are responsible for our own actions. So unless there's a covert group of telepathic squirrels manipulating your every move, I think it's safe to say that you have full autonomy over your cognitive processes. Embrace your inner free will (and maybe switch off the TV once in a while). 😜