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Illusion of Free Will and Self
58:12 - 1:10:35 (12:23)
The illusion of free will is compatible with the experience of an absence of free will. Cutting through the illusion of self is freeing for individuals, however, the illusion of consciousness is still debatable.
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The illusion of free will is an illusion as it is totally compatible with an absence of free will, and even the experience of free will is also an illusion.
58:12 - 1:01:48 (03:35)
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The illusion of free will is an illusion as it is totally compatible with an absence of free will, and even the experience of free will is also an illusion.
ChapterIllusion of Free Will and Self
Episode#185 – Sam Harris: Consciousness, Free Will, Psychedelics, AI, UFOs, and Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of free will may simply be an illusion in the human mind, as our thoughts and actions are influenced by a plethora of external and internal factors.
1:01:48 - 1:06:26 (04:38)
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The idea of free will may simply be an illusion in the human mind, as our thoughts and actions are influenced by a plethora of external and internal factors. While the idea of losing free will may be frightening for some, it can also be freeing to recognize the true nature of our decision-making process.
ChapterIllusion of Free Will and Self
Episode#185 – Sam Harris: Consciousness, Free Will, Psychedelics, AI, UFOs, and Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of having control over one's own actions and thoughts may just be an illusion, according to Sam Harris and Anil Seth.
1:06:26 - 1:08:10 (01:43)
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The idea of having control over one's own actions and thoughts may just be an illusion, according to Sam Harris and Anil Seth. Both discuss the possible illusions of self, free will, and consciousness in this podcast episode.
ChapterIllusion of Free Will and Self
Episode#185 – Sam Harris: Consciousness, Free Will, Psychedelics, AI, UFOs, and Meaning
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The idea of creating conscious robots raises ethical questions about the potential for creating a world where sentient beings suffer.
1:08:10 - 1:10:35 (02:25)
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The idea of creating conscious robots raises ethical questions about the potential for creating a world where sentient beings suffer. It would be morally wrong to create a reality where conscious beings experience suffering.