Free Will Debate
The discussion dives into the complexities of determinism and the illusion of free will, questioning whether a theoretical supercomputer could predict human behavior. Insights reveal that quantum mechanics introduces intrinsic randomness, challenging the notion of complete predictability. The conversation also touches on paradoxes of self-reference when considering a predictor within the universe, ultimately concluding that if such a deterministic framework existed, one might indeed be powerless to change their choices.In this clip
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Mindscape Ask Me Anything, Sean Carroll | February 2022
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