Instant Genius
Here’s why science says you do have free will
Jul 4, 2024
Kevin Mitchell, a genetics and neuroscience professor, challenges the idea that free will is an illusion. He argues that evolution supports our autonomy. The podcast explores the concept of free will, limitations in predicting complex systems, life as a self-organized system, and metacognition in human cognition.
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- Free will is not an illusion; evolution proves humans have autonomy.
- Challenges to free will arise from deterministic brain processes and physics laws.
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Defining Free Will
Free will is a complex concept that is often defined in various ways. Some define it as actions free from any prior cause, while others view it as essential for moral responsibility. Neuroscientist Kevin Mitchell argues that free will can be identified through the ability to make choices, control actions, act for reasons, and exercise rational control over behavior, demonstrating a sense of autonomy.
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