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Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will

Name: Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will
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Book Synopsis: An evolutionary case for the existence of free will

Scientists are learning more and more about how brain activity controls behavior and how neural circuits weigh alternatives and initiate actions. As we probe ever deeper into the mechanics of decision making, many conclude that agency — or free will — is an illusion. In Free Agents, leading neuroscientist Kevin Mitchell presents a wealth of evidence to the contrary, arguing that we are not mere machines responding to physical forces but agents acting with purpose.

Traversing billions of years of evolution, Mitchell tells the remarkable story of how living beings capable of choice arose from lifeless matter. He explains how the emergence of nervous systems provided a means to learn about the world, granting sentient animals the capacity to model, predict, and simulate. Mitchell reveals how these faculties reached their peak in humans with our abilities to imagine and to be introspective, to reason in the moment, and to shape our possible futures through the exercise of our individual agency.

Mitchell’s argument has important implications — for how we understand decision making, for how our individual agency can be enhanced or infringed, for how we think about collective agency in the face of global crises, and for how we consider the limitations and future of artificial intelligence.

An astonishing journey of discovery, Free Agents offers a new framework for understanding how, across a billion years of Earth history, life evolved the power to choose, and why it matters.

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Unlock the mysteries of human behavior with Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will, the groundbreaking book by leading neuroscientist Kevin Mitchell. In this compelling read, Mitchell presents a persuasive case for the existence of free will, countering the prevailing belief that agency is merely an illusion. Delve into the fascinating world of evolution as Mitchell traces the origins of choice from lifeless matter to sentient beings, demonstrating how our capacity for imagination, introspection, and reasoning sets us apart.

With Free Agents, you'll explore the incredible journey of billions of years of Earth's history, witnessing how life evolved the power to choose. Mitchell's wealth of evidence and profound insights challenge traditional notions of decision making, urging us to recognize the importance of individual agency in shaping our own destinies. Discover how the emergence of nervous systems enabled learning, modeling, and prediction, giving rise to sentient animals capable of purposeful action.

Not just a compelling exploration of human nature, Free Agents also raises profound questions about our collective agency and the future of artificial intelligence. Gain a deeper understanding of decision making and how it can be enhanced or hindered at both an individual and global level. Mitchell's thought-provoking arguments will leave you pondering the implications of agency on our lives, relationships, and the world we live in.

Ready to embark on an astonishing journey of discovery? Don't miss out on Free Agents, the book that will revolutionize your understanding of free will, decision making, and the power of choice. Take control of your own narrative and explore the rich tapestry of human agency. Purchase your copy today and join Kevin Mitchell in unraveling the mysteries of free will.

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