It was interesting the way he immediately answered "both" when asked if this appointment was something that bothered him or was of benefit to him. (paraphrasing)

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Not sure if derailing:

Re. 1's and 0's.

Is it meaningful that the brain certainly gives the feeling that these decisions are self-directed? I.e. learning is a thing. By "choosing" to change your future choices, you alter the truth tables which those 1's and 0's follow.

It is appropriate to ascribe those sub-conscious brain activities as unrelated to your conscious choices?

E.g. we are all probably licensed drivers, here. You probably have mentally practiced what you'd do to control your vehicle in a myriad of potentially dangerous situations.
Should one of those situations occur, you may need to physically respond to the hazard faster than you could consciously choose to do so. However, you've already chosen to do so in advance. So in the moment, you don't have time to choose, but that's not really indicative of any lack of free will, is it?