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Roy Baumeister: Free Will, The Self, Ego, Will Power

Theories of Everything with Curt Jaimungal

CHAPTER

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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