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Do We Have Free Will? with Robert Sapolsky

StarTalk Radio

CHAPTER

Exploring the Boundaries of Free Will

The chapter delves into the concept of free will, questioning the extent to which individuals truly possess the ability to make independent decisions influenced by various factors such as biology and environment. The discussion navigates between philosophical and biological perspectives, examining the challenges in interpreting behavior as a validation of predetermined beliefs. It raises thought-provoking questions about agency, moral compass, and societal responses to human choices.

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