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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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The Complexity of Human Behavior

This chapter explores the multifaceted nature of human behavior, emphasizing the interplay of genetic, hormonal, and evolutionary factors. It features a debate on free will, contrasting compatibilist and incompatibilist views on human agency and moral responsibility. The discussion also highlights how subconscious impulses and emotional responses influence decision-making, particularly in moral contexts.

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