Radio Fitness Revolucionario Libre Albedrío, Culpa y Meritocracia, con Val Muñoz de Bustillo
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Nov 20, 2025 Val Muñoz de Bustillo, a philosophy commentator and Biblioteca Polímata project leader, dives into the controversial idea that free will doesn't exist. He explores how accepting determinism impacts concepts of guilt and justice, suggesting empathy over retribution. The discussion shifts to meritocracy, challenging the notion that talent alone shapes success while advocating for a fairer society through pragmatic redistribution. Val also touches on the personal effects of this mindset, urging listeners to find purpose in a deterministic universe.
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Determinism Reframes What ‘Choosing’ Means
- Determinism claims every action flows from prior causes so you could not have acted otherwise.
- Val Muñoz de Bustillo argues this removes an isolated, soul-like decision-maker and reframes choices as outcomes of prior conditions.
Compatibilism Keeps Practical Freedom
- Compatibilists accept deterministic causes yet keep a practical sense of freedom for everyday responsibility.
- Val warns this can inflate our sense of agency beyond what neuroscience supports.
Tumor Changed A Professor’s Actions
- A university professor developed inappropriate sexual behaviors caused by a brain tumor.
- Removing the tumor reverted his behavior, illustrating physical brain changes drive personality and actions.
