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"Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will" by Robert Sapolsky

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The Influence of Genes, Environment, and Culture on Human Behavior

This chapter explores the impact of genes, environment, and culture on our behaviors and choices, discussing factors such as childhood stressors, gene-environment interactions, and cultural values passed down through generations. It emphasizes the convergence of disciplines like neurobiology, endocrinology, genetics, and cultural anthropology to form a unified understanding of human behavior, highlighting the absence of free will.

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