

Stumbling on Freedom: The End of Free Will and Return of the Butterflies | Episode 37
Aug 23, 2023

Guest
Robert Sapolsky

Guest
Daniel Dennett

Guest
Susan Blackmore

Guest
Sam Harris
Guest
Michael Gazzanaga
Guest
Joseph LeDoux
Guest
John Searle
Guest
Daniel Wegner
Guest
Benjamin Libet
Explore the illusion of free will and how it affects our lives. Discuss the interconnectedness of the brain, body, and world, and the influence of past experiences, culture, and instincts on our actions and thoughts. Discover the concept of a self as stories we create and the role of language and reasoning. Uncover the influence of unconscious actions on life choices and the importance of embracing change. Delve into innate desires, the power of language, and the impact of external forces on our lives.
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Illusion of Free Will
02:39 • 11min
The Illusion of Free Will and the Stories We Create
13:57 • 14min
Unconscious Actions and Life Choices
27:59 • 5min
Embracing Change and Letting Go of Control
32:38 • 18min
Exploring the Influence of Innate Desires and the Power of Language
50:24 • 4min
The Absence of Free Will
54:04 • 9min