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#55 Robert Sapolsky - Free Will Doesn't Exist. Now What?

Feb 11, 2024 · 00:56:55
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  • Robert Sapolsky presents neuroscientific evidence that free will is an illusion determined by biology, physics, and prior causes beyond our control
  • Examines implications of determinism for morality, criminal justice, and personal responsibility in a world without libertarian free will
  • Argues for compassion and rehabilitation-focused systems rather than retributive punishment if we accept that humans lack genuine choice

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