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David Lawrence - The Case for Free Will (Against the Absurdity of Determinism) - PRE-RELEASE

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The Illusion of Free Will

This chapter explores the tension between free will and determinism, highlighting how societal structures can limit individual choices and promote a deterministic worldview. Through a discussion of quantum mechanics and the nature of causality, it contemplates the implications of viewing humans as biochemical robots influenced by external forces. The speakers argue for the importance of recognizing personal autonomy in the face of deterministic beliefs, emphasizing the moral consequences of such views.

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