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The case against free will

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

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The Importance of Treating People in a Way That Makes Sense

Believing in free will and moral responsibility can lead us to behave more responsibly, while believing in lack of control might lead to nihilism. It's not about letting murderers run amok, but finding alternative ways to protect people from dangerous individuals without relying on the concept of culpability and punishment.

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