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Who is the author of 'Free Will'?
What is the primary thematic focus of the book 'Free Will'?Humankind's capability to make choices 'freely'The concept of free will in our livesThe illusion of free willScience fictionRomantic relationshipsWorld history
Who does Sam Harris state we are confusing ourselves with, in relation to understanding free will?
What does Sam Harris say is the real influencer of our lives, if not free will?Neurological processesNature and nurtureCircumstances beyond our controlAliensSupernatural entitiesGovernment conspiracies
According to Harris, what is the result of understanding that free will is an illusion?
What does Harris suggest about decisions in his challenge of free will?They're the result of prior causesThey are not consciously madeThey arise spontaneouslyThey're derived from independent thoughtThey're influenced by alien entitiesThey're guided by spiritual beings
What does Harris claim is non-existent, driving the motivations of 'Free Will'?
In Harris's view, what does the illusion of free will lead us to overestimate?Our ability to control our actionsThe fairness of the worldOur agency in the worldThe power of positive thinkingThe success of altruismThe importance of financial wealth
According to Harris, what is a key trait often overlooked in societal understanding of behaviour?
Harris argues in 'Free Will' that even if we cannot decide what we will think or do, we can still find _______ in life.MeaningHappinessPurposeUnlimited powerTangible objectsHidden talents