

Making Sense of Free Will
Feb 14, 2023
Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky and opposing philosopher Sam discuss the concept of free will, determinism, and its implications. They explore different perspectives on free will, including its compatibility with determinism and its role in moral responsibility. The podcast also touches on the illusion of free will, emergence and complex systems, and the philosophical and scientific arguments for the existence or nonexistence of free will.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring the Illusion of Free Will
02:59 • 24min
Different Perspectives on Free Will
26:33 • 11min
The Concept of Atlantis and its Relation to Free Will
37:39 • 4min
Understanding Free Will: Perspectives and Debates
41:23 • 12min
Understanding the Flow of Time and the Difference Between Past and Future
53:10 • 2min
The Illusion of Free Will
55:23 • 14min
Emergence and Complex Systems
01:09:40 • 25min
The Existence of Free Will
01:34:19 • 20min
Exploring the Concept of Free Will
01:53:50 • 11min
Exploring Pride and Free Will
02:05:17 • 5min
The Illusion of Free Will
02:10:28 • 8min