The Importance of Free Will

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I think dropping the illusion of free will does for you ethically is some is it cancels the logic of hatred of other people like we don't hate bears as much as we might fear them. We might respond violently to save ourselves or someone we love in the presence of a bear but at no point along the way would we imagine that bears can be other than bears right and there. I'm not saying everyone gets off by reason of insanity I'm saying that that hatred ultimately doesn't make a lot of sense.

According to neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris, rationality is the key to safeguarding everything we cherish, and its only true enemy is dogmatic inflexibility. Harris speaks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about the views that have made Harris famous, teasing out the often mind-blowing subtleties of his religious and cultural critiques. They discuss what Harris has learned as a podcaster and author, and how ecstasy launched his spiritual journey. Finally, they move on to the power of meditation, exploring the way it can lead to self-transcendence and real connection with others.