Genetics & Biomedical · Paper · 2022

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

Robert Sapolsky, Alexandra Mikhailova, Daniel Friedman

ALIUS Bulletin

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In this interview, Robert Sapolsky outlines his view on Free Will, anticipating his book Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will. Topics covered include neuroscience, genetics, environmental influences on behavior, the illusion of free will, behavioral determinism, justice, and the implications of a deterministic worldview for society and morality.

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Findings / Concepts
  • In this interview, Robert Sapolsky outlines his view on Free Will and related topics..
  • The discussion anticipates his upcoming book Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will..
  • Various topics are covered at the intersection of neuroscience with philosophy, education, and the criminal justice system..
Methods / Techniques
  • Genomic and bioinformatic analysis
  • Statistical genetics

Citation

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Friedman, Daniel Ari. 2022. On free will or the lack thereof (interview with Robert Sapolsky). ALIUS Bulletin. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.7394900. URL: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.7394900.

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