Determined
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What’s it about?
Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky dismantles the concept of free will, arguing that our choices are determined by biology, environment, and history—and that accepting this can create a more compassionate society.
You’ll learn
- Free will is an illusion
- Brain activity precedes conscious decisions
- Childhood shapes adult behavior
- Justice should focus on rehabilitation