Robert Sapolsky: Finding Meaning in a World without Free Will

Robert Sapolsky: Finding Meaning in a World without Free Will

In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty hosts a conversation with esteemed behavioral scientist and Stanford professor of biology and neurology, Robert Sapolsky. They discuss Sapolsky's work in primatology, his experiences in the field and his views on free will, most recently explored in great length in his latest book, “Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will.” Sapolsky shares his skepticism towards the concept of free will, arguing that our actions are influenced by factors like genes, evolution, and environmental interactions. He also challenges traditional notions of moral responsibility. While Dr. Doty and Sapolsky explore the existential implications of these ideas and the notion that every action is predetermined, Sapolsky offers a hopeful conclusion to his research suggesting that change is possible even without free will.

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Dr. Dan Siegel: Evolving the notion of the self, from an isolated and separate Me to a relational, awe-embracing MWe (Me + We)

In this episode of “Into the Magic Shop,” host Dr. Jim Doty interviews Dr. Dan Siegel, a professor of psychiatry at UCLA and executive director of the Mindsight Institute. They discuss various topics ...

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Neelama Eyres: Small acts, big impact: Insights from the Applied Compassion Training program

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In this episode of “Into the Magic Shop,” host Dr. Jim Doty interviews Neelama Eyres, a director of the Applied Compassion Training program that is part of Stanford’s Center for Compassion and Altruis...

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Tamsin Woolley-Barker: The endangered generation: Indigenous peoples, climate change, and hope for the future.

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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," host Dr. Jim Doty interviews evolutionary biologist and biomimicry expert, Tamsin Woolley-Barker. They discuss her research on baboons and human evolution. Th...

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Chip Comins: The Obligations of Wealthy Nations: Addressing Climate Change and Economic Inequality

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In this episode of "Into the Magic Shop," Dr. Jim Doty hosts a conversation with Chip Comins, CEO of the American Renewable Energy Institute (AREI) and the Founder of American Renewable Energy Day (AR...

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Anthony Scaramucci: The destruction of the American Dream: Looking to the past to rebuild for the future

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In this podcast episode of “Into The Magic Shop,” Dr. Jim Doty interviews financier Anthony Scaramucci, known for his brief role as the White House Director of Communications from July 21 to July 31 i...

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Yuria Celidwen: Visions of Hope. Intergenerational Wisdom for a Flourishing Planet

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In this episode of “Into The Magic Shop,” Dr. Jim Doty welcomes Dr. Yuria Celidwen, an Indigenous and climate activist of Nahua and Maya descent, born into a family of mystics, healers, poets, and exp...

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