
Life Examined Robert Sapolsky on life without free will
Jan 13, 2024
Robert Sapolsky, a professor at Stanford University, discusses the concept of free will and how our choices are influenced by genetics, biology, and environment. He explores the impact of the prenatal environment on brain development, the influence of culture on child development, and the role of dopamine receptor variants on human behavior. Sapolsky also explores the implications of life without free will in the criminal justice system, self-perception, ethics, and social behavior.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Myth of Free Will
02:13 • 6min
The Impact of Prenatal Environment and Epigenetics
08:03 • 8min
The Influence of Culture on Child Development
15:40 • 5min
The Influence of Dopamine Receptor Variants and Migration Patterns on Human Behavior
20:52 • 4min
Exploring the Implications of Life Without Free Will
24:45 • 5min
Implications of Free Will
30:11 • 22min

