Degrees of Freedom
The Pulse
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Exploring Decision-Making, Free Will, and Autonomy in the Human Brain
The chapter delves into the complexity of decision-making within the human brain, comparing it across different organisms and exploring the role of metacognition in cognitive control. It discusses the evolution of decision-making skills, the concept of autonomy, and the drive towards behavioral autonomy in individuals. The conversation also touches on the influence of past experiences, varying degrees of freedom, and the evolutionary imperative of survival and reproduction in shaping human actions.
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