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No Stupid Questions

Podcast: No Stupid Questions

Episode: 183. Does Free Will Exist, and Does It Matter? | No Stupid Questions

Published on February 20, 2024

Here’s a list of all the books mentioned in this episode. Click on the links to watch specific excerpts on YouTube and feel free to purchase the books if they caught your interest!

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Determined

by Robert M. Sapolsky

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He most recently wrote a book, quite prolific, called 'Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will.'

Angela mentions Robert Sapolsky's recent book, 'Determined: A Science of Life Without Free Will.' This book argues against the existence of free will and serves as a reference point for the discussion about free will throughout the episode.

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Free Will

by Sam Harris

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I'm going to admit I hadn't thought about it until I got into adulthood, and he was reading a book called 'Free Will' by Sam Harris, which he gave me.

Angela Duckworth shares that her brother was reading 'Free Will' by Sam Harris and gifted her a copy. This moment sparked her interest in contemplating the philosophy surrounding free will.

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