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"Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will" by Robert Sapolsky

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The Role of Attributes, Tenacity, and Self-Indulgence in the Concept of Free Will

This chapter explores the relationship between free will and attributes, discussing how individuals have the choice to develop and utilize their predetermined qualities. It also examines the biological basis of tenacity and self-indulgence, emphasizing the role of the prefrontal cortex, and considers the implications of a world without belief in free will.

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