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Perennial Wisdom

The Self-Directed Life - Making Sense of Free Will with Ken Sheldon

Feb 13, 2025
39:18

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In this episode of Perennial Wisdom, my guest is Ken Sheldon, author of Freely Determined. Ken is a psychology researcher and professor; his areas of study are positive psychology, motivation, and well-being. Today, you can expect to learn the complex interplay between free will, determinism, and happiness. The importance of autonomy and the role of personal choices in achieving well-being. Along with the downsides of a deterministic worldview and the significance of mistakes in personal growth. 


📺 Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsZwcUIaxgA


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