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#269 – Lee Cronin: Origin of Life, Aliens, Complexity, and Consciousness

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Assembly Theory and Free Will

This chapter explores assembly theory's role in understanding complexities of biological and digital systems while examining philosophical debates on free will. It contrasts Nietzsche's and Sartre's perspectives on freedom, using the video game Dragon's Lair to illustrate the illusion of choice within constraints. The conversation dives into the interplay of consciousness, agency, and the factors influencing decision-making, suggesting that recognizing the limitations of free will could foster a deeper sense of creativity and identity.

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