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I had a super compelling conversation with the legendary biologist Robert Sapolsky to challenge the concept of free will and pull together what can be done with these ideas when you feel lazy and lack purpose or direction.
We dive into the unsettling reality that everything we perceive may just be a simulation, and how evolution has optimized us for survival, not accuracy. But don't despair! Even without god or free will, we discuss how you can still massively improve your life.
We explore the societal implications of free will being an illusion and why acting as if it exists could be beneficial for your mental health. Don't miss this riveting conversation that will challenge your perspective and empower you to leverage your biology for self-improvement.
Renowned biologist Robert Sapolsky, presents a compelling argument that free will is an illusion that is deeply rooted in our biology. His ground-breaking insights, as detailed in his book "Determined," challenge conventional wisdom and reshape our understanding of human behavior, asserting that we are in fact products of our biology, not the autonomous agents of free will you believe yourself to be.
If youâre on the edge of your seat wanting more, check out Robert Sapolskyâs latest book, Determined, A Life Without Free Will: www.amazon.com/Determined-Science-Life-without-FreâŚ
Chapter Markers:
[00:00] Introductions to No Free Will
[00:30] Misconception of Change
[17:47] Know Your Machine-ness
[26:42] Leveraging Biology & Self-Esteem
[40:17] Donât Get Trapped By Illusion
[52:00] Unprovoked Violence
[1:02:50] The Biology of Monogamy
[1:11:57] Trapped By Your Biology
[1:32:33] Too Many Dopamine Highs
[1:46:00] Societal Isolation
Thought-Provoking Insights From Robert Sapolsky:
âWhere people get into trouble is where change has occurred they conclude thus, I chose to change.â
âLook at a disease of people who are not able to do self-deception and who are not able to rationalize away reality, and what that is, is clinical depression. These are people who are pathologically prone to seeing the world the way it is.â
âPeople will work harder if they have good self-esteem. People will be able to put their shortcomings into proper perspective and realize that something bad is bad, but itâs not their entire world.â
âThe issue isnât that testosterone makes aggression more likely and that thatâs the problem. The problem is that we hand out status for aggression so readily.â
âIf youâve got a system that resets that easily, by definition, whatever was an amazing wonderful surprise yesterday is going to feel like something youâre entitled to today, and it's going to feel insufficient tomorrow, and thatâs the price of perpetual hungerâŚâ
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I very very strongly appreciate that Sapolsky recognizes depression for an inability to see the world through a delusional hopeful positivity.
Obviously, depressed people do sometimes get emotionally invested into believing false things like that literally nothing can improve. But the core idea that the world is a disappointing place with a lot of inevitable bad that might not be worth it, is painfully true.
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Now an atheist, I am relieved to let go of the idea of free will. Compassion for myself and others has only increased now that I am no longer a Believer. I am far happier and more at peace than as a Christian who believed my purpose was to obey and serve our âcreator.â Life is far more meaningful to me now. â¤
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I've watched maybe 15 of these recent Sapolsky interviews on free will, and he is amazingly more articulate and profound in this one than any of the others I've seen. Mind blowingly good stuff here
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I've thought this way from a very young age but then got sucked into the misconceptions of "normal" society which resulted in years of depression and anxiety. I love listening to him and am grateful I found him.
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I so love and appreciate Robert Sapolsky. In a world that can be obsessed with mastery, self control, manifestation, control, personal power, accomplishment and choice, hard work etc., he's a humbling breath of fresh air.
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My grandfather had a rare cancer that attached itself to the inside of his skull. When his brain would swell he became a totally different person. When the swelling stopped he would come back with no knowledge of the time before. You would be sitting at his bedside for hours and interacting, then there would be a change with the brain. He then would say hello and ask when you got there. It was so very hard to deal with.Two different people lived in the same body for a time.
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I find Sapolsky's arguments on the non-existence of free will compelling, especially with the support of the referenced studies. Dealing personally with conditions like ADHD, Autism, depression, and anxiety has made me acutely aware of the challenges our bodies and brains can endure. My own journey has led me to recognize the significant impact medications can have. Surprisingly, I had accepted my condition well before delving into Sapolsky's ideas.
I embraced self-acceptance and ceased self-blame because, as Sapolsky contends, I realized that life experiencesâfrom my time in the womb to my upbringing, shaped by parents, culture, and attachment styleâunfolded beyond my control. His perspective illuminated the intricate web of factors influencing our lives, reinforcing my understanding that much of our experiences lie beyond our conscious influence.
Moreover, the more one adopts the understanding that free will does not exist, the less judgmental one becomes. This realization fosters empathy and compassion as we recognize the complex interplay of external forces shaping individuals' choices and actions.
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The love of the divine changed me and caused me to change direction. Before that, I knew not of love whatsoever. 50yrs under the veil. The divine is amazing đđ
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I donât remember when or where I heard this however itâs about a village or tribe of people somewhere that had an extremely minimal crime rate because whenever someone did do something wrong such as steal something from another villager or hit someone, it was usually someone fairly young but not so young they didnât know that theyâd broken a common rule or custom when they committed the offense.
Instead of punishing the person they would make them stand in a spot and everyone from the village would form a circle around them and then one by one each person would say how much they cared and loved the offender and tell them all the good things they knew about them, how helpful or kind or caring they were and recount all the good things they could remember the person had done. They felt that itâd someone had committed an offense it was because they had forgotten how much everyone cared for and loved them so they would correct that by recounting all they could and showing the person how much they loved them. The result was that the offender would usually be so embarrassed and would be in tears and would apologize to the person(s) they had committed the offense against and beg for forgiveness and the offender who would forgive them and hug them and that person never committed any more offenses. The result was that the village very rarely had any offenses committed among them and never for anything more serious than that.
It might have been a story that Dr. Wayne Dyer shared during one of his presentations. Regardless it was a true story and had a lot of impact on me. It showed me that most crimes are committed by people who feel they are usually feeling insecure, unwanted, unloved, excluding perhaps those who havenât a normal conscience or the ability to feel compassion or empathy such as a socio or psychopath. When you look at the economic outlook and the living situations and the relationship issues among children who grow up in areas of poverty and gangs and suffer abuse and violence itâs no wonder they have high crime rates.
We would have a much more peaceful world if we were all kinder and compassionate with each other and instead of beating children for doing something wrong we expressed more love and forgiveness and communicate openly among family members in a healthy non abusive manner it could change the whole future for those children.
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Iâve always wondered about the meaning of life, really as far as I can remember. Iâve always asked a lot of questions. Friends have told me that the meaning of life is to be content in the moment or to keep searching for the meaning of life. Itâs definitely frustrating for people like me. I have such a strong sense and recognition that everything, humans included, are just doing the same things over and over, and cycles repeating. Itâs as though we are in a cell with a comfortable chair and a fidget toy. and a carrot and a glass of water hang from the ceiling forever out of reach.
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Robert Sapolsky is a legend!!!!!!!
Totally amazing human being.
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Sapolsky's theory is a humanist one. I've always liked him since seeing his lectures on neuroscience and complexity.
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I love Dr Sapolsky! Thanks for the interview
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Life doesn't trap you, those who manipulate do.
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Your guest is arguably one of the most learned and erudite people on the planet, and you start the podcast with a seemingly endless self-indulgent monologue about yourself.
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I learned neuro-behaviorism from Robert Sapolsky's lectures on the Stanford YouTube channel. Bestowing education is a form of wealth that transfers from one generation to another & that is the only true wealth.
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This theory does offer a charitable view of shortcomings. But it also takes away a self improvement option from a self reflecting person. As when a person can observe their own shortcomings and have a sense of a realistic option to improve themselve at their own will. Giving that up is a very big price that this theory is asking for.
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I've never listened to Sapolsky, but just reading the description, it seems to sync very well with the non-dual philosophies that I've been looking at over the last year or two, and increasingly think hold a lot of weight. Can't wait to watch this!
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I also realised this at around same age as him, so nice listening to this. It drove me insane for years and no one understood me... I did find peace with it in recent years but I hope more people come to realise it... I must get the book. :)
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3 months ago
I especially like this interview, because it wasn't just asking him about why he thinks there's no free will and so on, but the interviewer has already accepted his tesis and tried to think about it's consequences in real life.
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