The Good Fight Robert Sapolsky on Free Will
Nov 11, 2023
Neuroscientist and primatologist, Robert Sapolsky, debates the existence of free will and its implications on criminal law, love, and friendship. Chapters explore the influence of identity synthesis on institutions, the absence of free will and determinism, the concept of agency, and the implications on human behavior and relationships. The podcast also discusses societal intuition and the evolution of judgment.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Influence of Identity Synthesis on Institutions and a Discussion on Free Will
02:44 • 5min
The Absence of Free Will and the Role of Determinism
07:15 • 15min
Exploring the Concept of Agency and Free Will
22:11 • 34min
Exploring the Distinction between Punishment and Predetermined Traits
55:59 • 4min
Examining the Implications of Free Will on Human Behavior and Relationships
01:00:11 • 5min
Exploring Judgments and Society's Intuitions
01:04:50 • 4min