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The Illusion of Free Will
51:23 - 56:57 (05:33)
The belief in free will has implications on how we see progress and personal accomplishments. Choosing facilitative beliefs can lead to improved mental and emotional states, despite the fact that free will may be an illusion.
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This episode explores the idea of adopting facilitative beliefs - the beliefs that help us reach our goals and improve our lives, even if they may not be objectively true.
51:23 - 54:06 (02:43)
Summary
This episode explores the idea of adopting facilitative beliefs - the beliefs that help us reach our goals and improve our lives, even if they may not be objectively true. It discusses the impact of these beliefs on our mindset and how we think, feel, and act.
ChapterThe Illusion of Free Will
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PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The concept of free will being an illusion can shift our focus from individual responsibility to viewing society as a mechanism for progress.
54:06 - 56:57 (02:50)
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The concept of free will being an illusion can shift our focus from individual responsibility to viewing society as a mechanism for progress. By removing the weight assigned to individual accomplishments or negative actions, we can better evaluate society's advancements and address issues like depression caused by negative beliefs projected onto reality.