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Roy Baumeister: Free Will, The Self, Ego, Will Power
Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal
Beyond Structured Debate: Exploring Free Will and Consciousness
This chapter discusses the limitations of traditional debate formats and the need for more organic conversations to foster deeper dialogue on complex topics like free will and determinism. The speakers emphasize the interplay of self-control, decision-making, and consciousness, highlighting how cognitive processes shape human agency. Additionally, they delve into split-brain studies, exploring how brain hemispheres function and communicate, while reflecting on the implications for understanding willpower and conscious choices.
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