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#976 Azim Shariff: Social Robots, Free Will, Rags-To-Riches Stories, and the Moralization of Effort

The Dissenter

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The Intersection of Technology, Free Will, and Beliefs

This chapter examines the role of robot preachers and therapy chatbots in the realm of mental health, addressing their potential and the credibility challenges they face. It also explores beliefs about free will, touching on how these beliefs influence perceptions of responsibility, political ideologies, and behaviors such as voting. By analyzing the interplay between technology, individual psychology, and socio-political factors, the chapter highlights the nuanced complexities surrounding human experiences and beliefs.

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