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AMA | April 2024
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
Exploring Naturalism, Determinism, and Free Will
This chapter delves into the concepts of naturalism, determinism, and free will, emphasizing the perceived control individuals have over their choices in everyday life. It discusses the limitations of deterministic views in real-life decision-making and uses analogies like predicting actions to illustrate this point. The chapter also transitions into philosophical debates on anti-natalism and the theoretical capabilities of highly advanced alien civilizations.
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