Factually! with Adam Conover Free Will Does Not Exist with Robert Sapolsky
Jan 31, 2024
Robert Sapolsky, a neurologist from Stanford University, joins Adam Conover on this episode to discuss the illusion of free will. Sapolsky believes that our choices and behaviors are influenced by factors such as genetics, environment, and culture, dismissing the idea of agency. They explore the social and ethical consequences of this belief, including implications for criminal justice reform. The podcast also touches on the impact of socioeconomic status on brain development. Sapolsky's book, 'Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will,' is recommended.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Illusion of Free Will
04:45 • 22min
Exploring Healthy Eating and Green Chef's Meal Kit Option
26:18 • 2min
The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Brain Development
28:37 • 7min
The Illusion of Free Will
35:44 • 9min
The Social and Ethical Consequences of the Argument about Free Will
44:55 • 29min
Exploring Free Will and Determinism
01:14:14 • 2min