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Here’s why science says you do have free will

Instant Genius

CHAPTER

Life as a Self-Organized System

Delving into the concept of life as a self-organized system in biology, the chapter explains how living organisms persist through dynamic chemical reactions, striving to maintain organization by acquiring energy. It explores the power of agency in living organisms, from simple bacteria to complex multicellular organisms, highlighting their ability to push back against entropy and actively engage with the world.

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