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The case against free will
The Gray Area with Sean Illing
The Illusion of Free Will and the Shaping of Behavior
This chapter explores the concept of free will and its connection to human behavior, emphasizing that our actions are shaped by genetic and environmental influences. It delves into the distinction between determinism and predetermination, discussing how our minds are changed by external circumstances rather than actively changing ourselves. The chapter also explores the role of reward and punishment in behavior shaping and delves into the challenge of changing our ingrained responses despite intellectually understanding the illusion of free will.
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