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The Neuroscience of Free Will and Neural Plasticity
1:16:07 - 1:27:48 (11:40)
The idea of free will may be debated in neuroscience, but the concept of neural plasticity still holds true. Our brains can be changed by circumstance and experience, allowing for the pursuit of knowledge and the ability to shape our circuitry.
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One's understanding of the brain's neuroplasticity and its ability to change in response to experiences can shape our circuitry, change the ability of our brain to send us towards optimistic stimuli, and send us in the direction of being exposed to more information that will seem more cheerful.
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One's understanding of the brain's neuroplasticity and its ability to change in response to experiences can shape our circuitry, change the ability of our brain to send us towards optimistic stimuli, and send us in the direction of being exposed to more information that will seem more cheerful.
ChapterThe Neuroscience of Free Will and Neural Plasticity
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The concept of free will is difficult to understand and reconcile with our interpretations of reality, especially when it comes to blame, praise, or reward.
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The concept of free will is difficult to understand and reconcile with our interpretations of reality, especially when it comes to blame, praise, or reward. Despite this, we have historically removed the notion of agency from various realms of blame. Knowledge of how our brains are constructed can change our understanding of our intentions and, therefore, change our brains.