The Science Of Free Will : How Determinism Affects Everything from the Future of AI to Traffic to God to Bees - Samir Varma

The Science Of Free Will

How Determinism Affects Everything from the Future of AI to Traffic to God to Bees

By: Samir Varma

Paperback | 25 January 2025

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Every individual, from the most profound thinker to the casual observer, is composed of atoms -?approximately 6.71?10^27 of them. These aren?t just any atoms ... they?re the same ones that construct galaxies, stars, and the vast expanse of the universe. Predominantly, we?re made of water molecules and a diverse mix of organic molecules. Intriguingly, every single one of these atoms operates under the deterministic laws of quantum electrodynamics. These laws, known since the 1950s, form the bedrock of chemistry, biology, and by extension, life as we know it. If the laws of physics fully determine the motion of every atom in our body, how could we possibly have free will -?or do we have it after all?
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I am delighted to see this work come to fruition. Samir Varma breaks down barriers in this fascinating book on determinism. Even if physics leaves no room for free will in theory, you effectively have `Free Will in Practice'--you are part of the causal chain steering your actions in complex, unpredictable ways. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and believe many readers will gain profound insights from it.

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