When it comes to things like choosing a morning run over an extra hour of sleep, opting for an apple instead of that tempting pint of ice cream, or quitting your job on a whim…
…What really drives these decisions? Is it willpower, biology, environment, or perhaps a unique character strength that we have built over time?
Or…could it be something else entirely, something beyond our control?
This is where our guest, Dr. Robert Sapolsky – renowned professor of biology, neurology and neurosurgery at Stanford University – offers us a slightly disturbing, but revealing, perspective.
It suggests that every decision we make – from the podcasts we listen to, to which judges render a verdict, to our choice of life partner – is not shaped by any kind of conscious control or free will. Instead, he believes that our actions are motivated by factors beyond our reach and influence.
Sapolsky doesn't just challenge our perceptions of free will: he presents a compelling theory that could very well dismantle widely accepted beliefs in this area.
So whether you're a leader interested in innovative ways to think about decision-making or someone hungry for deeply intellectual and exciting ideas for your next dinner party, this conversation promises to radically reshape your perspective.
And I can’t wait for you to dive in!
With fire,
M.G.
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