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Is There Free Will? The Unsettling Science Behind Our Everyday Decisions | Dr. Robert Sapolsky

Finding Mastery with Dr. Michael Gervais

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The Impact of Free Will on Joy and Happiness

This chapter explores the concept of free will and how it affects our sense of joy and happiness. It discusses both the liberating and depressing aspects of limited agency, as well as the effects of knowledge on our self-perception. The chapter also emphasizes the privilege of control and the unfairness experienced by many due to circumstances beyond their control.

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