Fate vs. free will: Do we make our own choices?

Are we truly able to shape our own lives, or are we following a script we can’t rewrite? From Islamic perspectives to groundbreaking neuroscientific research, this episode examines how differing theories about free will shape the way we look at morality, responsibility and justice. 💬 Join the conversation in the comments. Featuring: Heather Berlin: Associate professor of psychiatry and neuroscience, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Gregg Caruso: Professor of ethics and director of the Patrick J. Waide Center for Applied Ethics, Fairfield University Shadi Hamid: Co-host, Wisdom of Crowds podcast Peter Tse: Cognitive neuroscientist, professor and chair of the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences, Dartmouth College ⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰⏰ 0:00 Intro 1:45 Panelists Define Free Will 6:58 The Link Between Free Will and Moral Accountability 11:30 How Neuroscience Explains Self Control 15:42 Exploring Consciousness and Monism 20:17 Distinguishing Responsibility 25:07 The Psychological and Societal Effect of Believing in Free Will 32:07 Finding Purpose and Justifying Punishment with Free Will 40:45 Exploring Degrees of Freedom 46:30 Navigating Faith, Science, and Personal Truth 51:14 How Unconscious Influences Shape Conscious Minds 59:19 The Role of Agency and Desires in Societal Functions 1:05:01 Debating Justice, Retribution and Historical Accuracy 1:11:02 How AI and Algorithms Influences Our Decisions 1:22:42 Unconscious Bias and Hackability 1:30:16 Reclaiming Control from Algorithms and Digital Platforms 1:35:55 Exploring AI Consciousness and Religious Perspectives 1:44:50 Navigating the Responsibility Gap 1:55:04 The Enduring Importance of the Free Will Debate ►► Subscribe & join the conversation: http://bit.ly/38fuJjZ Don’t Settle for a Divided World. Think. Debate. Act. Let’s find solutions to the world's most pressing problems. Doha Debates engages a vanguard of intellectually curious truth-seekers to constructively debate differences in order to build a better future. We emphasize unity over division, encouraging conversations that bring us together rather than drive us apart. Learn more: dohadebates.com