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Susan Blackmore PHD - EXAMINING FREE WILL

Chasing Consciousness

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The Illusion of Free Will

In this chapter, the speakers explore the concept of free will and discuss experiments in psychology and neuroscience that suggest it is an illusion. They delve into the work of Libet and his experiments on measuring the readiness potential in the brain before voluntary actions. The chapter also delves into the ethical dimension of impulse suppression and decision-making.

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