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Robert Sapolsky: The Illusion of Free Will

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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Determinism vs Predictability in Chaotic Systems

Chaotic systems, such as molecules, cells, brains, societies, and universes, are deterministic in nature but not predictable due to the complex interactions involved. The common mistake is to assume that unpredictable systems are undeterministic, leading to the misconception that unpredictable systems allow for free will. However, the distinction between determinism and predictability is crucial, as unpredictable systems still operate under determinism.

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