Free Will Debate
The discussion challenges the notion of free will, arguing that believing in it can have detrimental effects on society. Robert highlights how our understanding of biology and determinism reveals the unfairness in how people are treated based on factors beyond their control. This perspective prompts a reevaluation of justice and accountability in our social structures, emphasizing the need for a more compassionate approach to human behavior.In this clip
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Do We Have Free Will? with Robert Sapolsky & Neil deGrasse Tyson
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