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#261 – Philip Goff: Consciousness, Panpsychism, and the Philosophy of Mind

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Free Will and Consciousness: A Complex Exploration

This chapter examines the notion of free will, questioning its existence and exploring the implications of neuroscience and philosophy on our understanding of decision-making. It critically discusses experiments like the Libet experiments and the challenges of distinguishing meaningful choices from mere randomness. The conversation further delves into the relationship between consciousness, artificial intelligence, and theoretical physics, advocating for interdisciplinary collaboration to unravel these intricate concepts.

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