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Determined

By Sapolsky, Robert M

Determined Medicine

Determined

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One of the world's greatest scientists of human behaviour, the bestselling author of Behave, shows that free will does not exist - and challenges us to rethink the notions of choice, identity, responsibility, justice, morality and how we live together. 'One of the best scientist-writers of our time' OLIVER SACKS 'Moving, absorbing, compassionate' OLIVER BURKEMAN, Observer Behind every thought, action and experience there lies a chain of biological and environmental causes, stretching back from the moment a neuron fires to the dawn of our species and beyond. Nowhere in this infinite sequence is there a place where free will could play a role. Without free will, it makes no more sense to punish people for antisocial behaviour than it does to scold a car for breaking down. It is no one's fault they are poor or overweight or unsuccessful, nor do people deserve praise for their talent or hard work; 'grit' is a myth. This mechanistic view of human behaviour challenges our most powerful instincts, but history suggests that we have already made great strides toward it: where once we saw demonic possession or cowardice, for example, now we diagnose illness or trauma and offer help. Determined confronts us with our true nature: who and what we are is biology and nothing more. Disturbing and liberating in equal measure, it explores the far-reaching implications for society of accepting this reality. Monumentally difficult as it may be, the reward will be a far more just and humane world. A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER 'Utterly fascinating ... with mind-boggling implications' FRANS DE WAAL 'Wonderfully readable ... humorous and warm and humane' Justin Webb, Today (BBC Radio 4)
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
1
Number of Pages:
528
Release Date:
2023-10-19
Publication Date:
2023-10-19
Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1847925545
ISBN13:
9781847925541
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
640 g
Height:
153 cm
Width:
234 cm
Thickness:
41 cm
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