Ideation: free will versus determinism

What we understand a design idea to be is a complex question of material and social import, and an intricate play of the tangible and intangible identities. This suggests ideation is a question of hybrid experiences that might not be strictly casual because, like consciousness, what we think of as human consciousness is non-algorithmic and a product of quantum physics effects inside our brains and generating conscious thoughts. Now, an algorithm is simply a series of predictable steps to reach an outcome, and in the study of philosophy, this idea plays a big part in questions about free will versus determinism. So, are our brains simply cranking out math-like processes, or is something wild happening that allows us true free will, meaning the ability to ideate meaningfully and make different decisions that affect our lives?