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Don’t Panic, but Robert Sapolsky Says There’s No Free Will

Inquiring Minds

CHAPTER

The Illusion of Free Will

This chapter explores the concept of free will and its implications on personal responsibility and behavior. The speaker argues against the commonly held intuitive definition of free will, criticizes the flaws in the court trial approach to determining responsibility, and highlights the role of external circumstances in shaping choices.

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