A Famous Argument Against Free Will Has Been Debunked - The Atlantic

Nearly half a century ago Benjamin Libet argued the measured, growing potential detected before an action illustrated how humans were at the mercy of a deterministic universe. From here we get the concept, as popularized by Alex Tsakiris, of biological robots. Yet, according to Bahar Gholipour and a bunch of decorated eggheads, Bereitschaftspotential called that hoary conclusion into serious doubt. On the other hand, persnickety science fiction author Peter Watts is busy Debunking The Debunkers against free will on appeal. Peter argues the results of An Accumulator Model For Spontaneous Neural Activity Prior To Self-Initiated Movement are being misinterpreted by laity, twisted by journalists to post something provocative for readers to sell premium adspace for Viagra pop-ups. Read both analyses on the topic, weirdos, and decide for yourself. (CS)

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