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Is Free Will Written Within the Laws of Quantum Physics?

Offered By: Arvin Ash via YouTube

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Explore the complex relationship between quantum physics and free will in this thought-provoking 14-minute video. Delve into the historical context of determinism, examine the implications of quantum indeterminacy, and consider whether randomness at the quantum level truly allows for free will. Analyze arguments for and against free will in light of quantum mechanics, discuss the concept of compatibilism, and reflect on personal responsibility in a potentially deterministic universe. Gain a deeper understanding of how quantum physics intersects with philosophical questions about human agency and decision-making.

Syllabus

No free will was status quo
Free will defined
What indeterminism in Quantum mechanics means
Do we have control over quantum outcomes?
An argument for free will
Why Deterministic or indeterministic laws make no difference
Does no free will absolve us of our responsitiblity
Compatibilism
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Arvin Ash

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