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Robert Sapolsky, PhD is an author, researcher, and professor of biology, neurology, and neurosurgery at Stanford University. In this interview with Big Think editor Robert Chapman Smith, Sapolsky discusses the contents of his most recent book, "Determined: The Science of Life Without Free Will."
Being detained as a child, growing up in a collectivist culture, or experiencing any type of traumatic brain injury—among hundreds of other things—can shape your internal biases and ultimately influence the decisions you make. This, Sapolsky explains, means that free will is not – and never has been – real. Even physiological factors like hunger can quietly influence decision-making, as found in a study that found judges were more likely to grant parole after eating.
This knowledge is essential for interpreting human behavior, helping not only scientists but also those aiming to advance education systems, mental health research and even policymaking.
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About Robert Sapolsky:
Robert M. Sapolsky is a graduate of Harvard and Rockefeller Universities and is currently a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and a research associate at the Primate Research Institute of the National Museums of Kenya. His books include the New York Times bestseller, Behave: The Biology of Humans at Our Best and Worst and Rather.
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