Lesion network localization of free will [Neuroscience]

Our perception of free will is composed of a desire to act (volition) and a sense of responsibility for our actions (agency). Brain damage can disrupt these processes, but which regions are most important for free will perception remains unclear. Here, we study focal brain lesions that disrupt volition, causing...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - October 16, 2018 Category: Science Authors: R. Ryan Darby, Juho Joutsa, Matthew J. Burke, Michael D. Fox Tags: Biological Sciences Source Type: research