# 📄 On free will or the lack thereof (interview with Robert Sapolsky)

**Robert Sapolsky, Alexandra Mikhailova, Daniel A. Friedman** (2022) · *ALIUS Bulletin*

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## Abstract

> This interview with Robert Sapolsky explores his views on free will and its implications across neuroscience, philosophy, education, and the criminal justice system, anticipating his upcoming book 'Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will.' The discussion delves into the biological underpinnings of behavior and the philosophical debates surrounding agency and determinism.

## Keywords

`free will` · `determinism` · `Robert Sapolsky` · `neuroscience` · `behavioral genetics` · `philosophy` · `consciousness` · `moral philosophy`

## Key Contributions

- Provides a biological perspective on free will and human behavior.
- Anticipates the themes of Sapolsky's forthcoming book on determinism.
- Explores the intersection of neuroscience with legal and philosophical discussions.
- Challenges common perceptions of free will and its implications for moral responsibility.

## Methods

- Conducted an interview format to elicit Sapolsky's views.
- Discussed empirical evidence from neuroscience to support arguments.
- Engaged with philosophical definitions and implications of free will.
- Analyzed public responses to previous works to inform the discussion.

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## Citation

```bibtex
@article{2022_FreeWillSapolsky,
  author = {Robert Sapolsky, Alexandra Mikhailova, Daniel A. Friedman},
  title = {{On free will or the lack thereof (interview with Robert Sapolsky)}},
  journal = {ALIUS Bulletin},
  year = {2022},
  doi = {10.5281/zenodo.7394901},
}
```

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