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 More Likely to Believe in Free Will
Philosophers' views on freedom and moral responsibility are influenced by inherited personality traits. If they can’t be objective, can anyone?
Free Will is Bunk? Then Don’t Ask Me for Help
Free will may be an illusion, but if so, it’s one we might want to hold onto. New…
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.