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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