Kevin Mitchell argues for FREE WILL in BS 213

Kevin mitchell (click to play audio, r click to download mp3) In the this episode of Brain Science we talk with neuroscientist Kevin Mitchell about his new book Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will. While many neuroscientists and philosophers argue that free will is an illusion, Mitchell argues that the ability to make meaningful choices is part of our evolutionary heritage. He also addresses the important issue of determinism, siding with those physicists who argue that the fundamental nature of our universe is NOT deterministic. These issues are crucial to how we see ourselves and others. Links and References:Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will by Kevin J. Mitchell Helgoland: Making Sense of the Quantum Revolution by Carlo RovelliInnate: How the Wiring of Our Brains Shapes Who We Are by Kevin J. MitchellMitchell discusses this book in BS 159.Kevin Mitchell, PhD (Trinity College Dublin)Mitchell's blogPlease visit http://brainsciencepodcast.com for additional references and episode transcripts. play podcast Transcript: coming soon! Premium Subscribers (My Libsyn) have unlimited access to ALL old episodes and transcripts, as well as extra content for selected episodes. All content is available via your browser or the free Brain Science mobile app.Patreon supporters have access to new transcripts ($3+/month) and ad-free audio files ($10+/month). You can also access your bonus...
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