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George Ellis
Physicist at the University of Cape Town and Templeton Prize winning cosmologist. Co-authored 'The Large-Scale Structure of Space-Time' with Stephen Hawking.
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Aug 12, 2025
• 40min
Is free will an illusion? The chemistry of freedom | Patrick Haggard, George Ellis, Jennifer Hornsby
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Join neuroscientist Patrick Haggard, philosopher Jennifer Hornsby, and physicist George Ellis as they tackle the age-old question: is free will just an illusion? Haggard dives into the neuroscience behind voluntary action, questioning how our brains initiate choices. Ellis brings in a cosmological perspective, while Hornsby challenges conventional views of moral responsibility. They explore how cultural influences shape our decisions and examine the implications of free will—or lack thereof—on society. A thought-provoking discussion that will make you rethink your own choices!
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