Are Our Choices Predetermined? Insights from Robert Sapolsky
Episode 6, Oct 11, 06:14 PM
In this episode of "WHAT IS THIS," we explore a captivating conversation with Robert Sapolsky, a renowned neuroscientist, primatologist, and author. Robert Morris Sapolsky is an American academic who serves as the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor at Stanford University, where he teaches biology, neurology, and neurosurgery.
Drawing from his insightful lecture, "Determined: Life Without Free Will," published by Stanford Alumni on YouTube, we delve into the intriguing idea that our choices might not be as free as we think. Sapolsky discusses how our genetics, upbringing, culture, and even tiny changes in our bodies influence who we are and the decisions we make every day.
We explore what this means for concepts like personal responsibility, morality, and justice. Could understanding the science behind our behavior help us become more compassionate and create a kinder society?
Whether you're curious about how the brain works or simply enjoy deep conversations about what it means to be human, this episode invites you to ponder the mysteries of consciousness and existence.
Join us as we unpack these thought-provoking ideas inspired by Robert Sapolsky's engaging lecture.
Drawing from his insightful lecture, "Determined: Life Without Free Will," published by Stanford Alumni on YouTube, we delve into the intriguing idea that our choices might not be as free as we think. Sapolsky discusses how our genetics, upbringing, culture, and even tiny changes in our bodies influence who we are and the decisions we make every day.
We explore what this means for concepts like personal responsibility, morality, and justice. Could understanding the science behind our behavior help us become more compassionate and create a kinder society?
Whether you're curious about how the brain works or simply enjoy deep conversations about what it means to be human, this episode invites you to ponder the mysteries of consciousness and existence.
Join us as we unpack these thought-provoking ideas inspired by Robert Sapolsky's engaging lecture.