The Illusion of Free Will
Your brain is like a covert operator, making calculations while you take the credit. Experiments show that neural activity predicts your actions before you consciously decide them. Harris explains that what feels like agency is more like a well-produced show where you’re the audience, applauding decisions you didn’t script.
Sam Harris, a neuroscientist and best-selling author, is renowned for his incisive critiques of free will. Drawing on neuroscience and philosophy, Harris reveals the compelling evidence against our conventional beliefs. His book *Free Will* has reshaped the global conversation on personal responsibility and moral accountability.
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