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183. Does Free Will Exist, and Does It Matter?

No Stupid Questions

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Contemplating Free Will's Existence

Peter, the speaker's sibling, spends a lot of time pondering the existence of free will, driven by a book he read by Sam Harris. Harris claims that free will is merely a necessary illusion helping people navigate life. The speaker is personally averse to the idea that free will may not exist, a sentiment echoed by Harris who advises individuals resistant to this concept to disengage from the discussion.

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