You Can Deny Free Will Exists and Not Be a Jerk
New research finds no relationship between ethical behavior and belief—or disbelief—in free will.
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On Free Will, Fate, and a Science That Sways Juries
A new study shows how teaching people about neuroscience can make them softer on crime.
Is Free Will an Illusion?
Previous neuroscience research has suggested yes, but a new study finds an unexpected window for it in the static of your brain.
Extraverts, Free Will Go Hand in Hand
Philosophers' views on freedom and moral responsibility are influenced by inherited personality traits. If they can’t be objective, can anyone?
The Fault Really Does Lie in Our Stars
Students who were taught that free will is an illusion were more likely to cheat on tests, according to new research.