• Free Will is a Lie | Robert Sapolsky

  • May 6 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 5 mins
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Free Will is a Lie | Robert Sapolsky

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  • What if everything you think about free will is an illusion? Behavioral scientist Robert Sapolsky makes a provocative case that free will is largely fiction.


    Drawing from his book, Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will, he deconstructs the idea through neurobiology, genetics, and anthropology. Sapolsky explores startling implications for criminal justice, achievement, and being human. From reframing punishment to questioning meritocracy, he doesn't flinch from disruptive conclusions. Can we truly "choose" anything? Get ready to have your perception of human behavior radically reshaped in this mind-bending dialogue.


    You can find Robert at: Website | Episode Transcript


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