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Fidias interviews Curt Jaimungal on Podcasting, Free Will, & Morality

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

CHAPTER

The Debate on Free Will

In this chapter, they discuss the concept of free will and the arguments for and against its existence. They highlight the distinction between those who believe in free will and those who don't, and how the debate often centers around definitions rather than scientific evidence. They question the idea that we are determined by factors beyond our control and pose the question of what defines us if we are all part of the same physical laws. They mention a conversation with Robert Sapolsky, who didn't have a satisfactory answer to their question. Despite having arguments against their own beliefs, they express disappointment when their heroes, like Sapolsky, don't seem to consider opposing viewpoints.

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