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Robert Sapolsky on life without free will

Life Examined

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The Impact of Prenatal Environment and Epigenetics

This chapter delves into the influence of the prenatal environment on brain development and mental health, discussing conditions like fetal alcohol syndrome and schizophrenia. It also explores the interaction between genes and environment in anxiety disorders, and advocates for acknowledging the lack of control individuals have over certain behaviors.

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