Chapter
The Illusion of Choice in Decision Making
1:37:42 - 1:43:10 (05:28)
The human brain can be manipulated and can confidently believe false reasons for choices made. If the brain was rewound back to a certain decision, it would consistently make the same choice each time.
Clips
In this podcast, Sam Harris discusses how the sense of control over thoughts is an illusion, where one cannot predict their thoughts accurately, contrasting with the deliberate and structured thought process of engineers and physicians.
1:37:42 - 1:39:05 (01:23)
Thoughts
Summary
In this podcast, Sam Harris discusses how the sense of control over thoughts is an illusion, where one cannot predict their thoughts accurately, contrasting with the deliberate and structured thought process of engineers and physicians.
ChapterThe Illusion of Choice in Decision Making
EpisodeDr. Sam Harris: Using Meditation to Focus, View Consciousness & Expand Your Mind
PodcastHuberman Lab
In this episode, neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris explores the concept of free will and how our brains make decisions.
1:39:05 - 1:43:10 (04:05)
Philosophy
Summary
In this episode, neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris explores the concept of free will and how our brains make decisions. He argues that our sense of agency is an illusion and that everything we do is determined by factors outside of our control.