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Robert Sapolsky on Determinism, Free Will, and Responsibility

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Exploring Human Agency and the Nature of Determinism

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between determinism and the perception of agency in humans, portraying individuals as biological machines. It also addresses the potential impact of this viewpoint on the justice system and societal behaviors, emphasizing that acknowledging determinism could lead to meaningful reform rather than disorder.

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