In this chapter, they discuss the concept of free will and argue that it does not exist. They explain that because the laws of physics apply inside our heads as well as outside, our brain's actions are determined and not based on free will. They address the common objection that if we don't have free will, then punishing people for crimes would be unjust, but they counter this by emphasizing that jail and punishment are still necessary regardless of the existence of free will.

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