Illusion of Free Will
Robert argues that free will is an illusion, shaped entirely by biological and environmental factors beyond our control. He emphasizes that our decisions, even seemingly trivial ones, are influenced by a complex web of past experiences and circumstances. Alex raises a thought-provoking point about the disconnect between macro influences and minute choices, questioning the nature of agency in everyday decisions.In this clip
From this podcast
Within Reason
There's No Free Will. What Now? - Robert Sapolsky
Related Questions
What are Robert M. Sapolsky's main arguments regarding the existence of free will?
If Robert Sapolsky says free will is an illusion in the episode Mindscape 215 | Barry Loewer on Physics, Counterfactuals, and the Macroworld and the clip Free Will Debate, does that mean most of what we do is determined by hormones and neurochemicals?
What does Robert Sapolsky think of free will?