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193 - Robert Sapolsky: Determinism, Free Will, & The End of Moral Responsibility
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Quantum Mechanics and the Nature of Free Will
This chapter explores the intersection of quantum mechanics and free will, critiquing various theories and addressing the implications of quantum indeterminacy on human cognition. It humorously navigates through absurd theories like 'quantum Bigfoot' while engaging in serious philosophical debates about the nature of consciousness and moral responsibility. The discussion challenges the notion that randomness can influence moral agency, asserting that true decision-making involves conscious thought rather than mere chance.
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Speaker 2
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Speaker 3
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Speaker 4
Right. So we won't
Speaker 3
talk about you. Yes, exactly.
Speaker 2
And we won't have any fun. Plugging, plugging, hon. You. Yeah, exactly. All
Speaker 3
right.
Speaker 2
I'm stuck there. Oh, you're
Speaker 1
the best. We love you. Yeah. So
Speaker 2
much
Speaker 1
love. Bye.
Speaker 4
Amazing.
Speaker 1
Yeah. And then we're three. Yeah.
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