Robert Sapolsky on Free Will
The Good Fight
The Absence of Free Will and the Role of Determinism
This chapter explores the concept of free will and the absence of a higher power, discussing personal experiences and scientific research that support the belief. It delves into the concept of predictability and determinism, discussing chaos theory and how the world can be both deterministic and unpredictable. The chapter also touches on the hidden biological influences that shape our decision-making and how embracing a scientific understanding of these influences can change our view of ourselves.
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