Freedom and Genetics
The discussion delves into the intricate relationship between genetics and the concept of free will, revealing that many aspects of our choices may be influenced by genetic predispositions and chemical reactions in the brain. It raises profound questions about the extent of our freedom, suggesting that while we may feel autonomous, our decisions could be shaped by factors beyond our control. The conversation also explores the unpredictability of human behavior and the possibility of modeling it, hinting at a complex interplay between determinism and the essence of individuality.In this clip
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Manolis Kellis: Human Genome and Evolutionary Dynamics | Lex Fridman Podcast #113
Related Questions
How do biology and genetics affect free will?
If Robert Sapolsky says free will is an illusion, does that mean most of what we do is determined by hormones and neurochemicals as discussed in the episode Scott Aaronson: Quantum Computing | Lex Fridman Podcast #72 and the clip Free Will and Prediction?
If Robert Sapolsky says free will is an illusion in the clip Free Will and Prediction, does that mean most of what we do is determined by hormones and neurochemicals as discussed in the episode Scott Aaronson: Quantum Computing | Lex Fridman Podcast #72 and the clip Free Will and Prediction?