[Opinion] ‘Absolutely nutty’ theory explains it all

‘Absolutely nutty’ theory explains it all

Opinion by Richard Galant, CNN (CNN) — In his new book “Determined,” neurobiologist Robert M. Sapolsky argues that there is no such thing as free will: everything we do is the result of factors such as biology, environment, culture and genetics. “When you behave in a particular way, which is to say when your brain

Bad behavior test isn’t just about George Santos

Opinion by Richard Galant, CNN (CNN) — In his new book “Determined,” neurobiologist Robert M. Sapolsky argues that there is no such thing as free will: everything we do is the result of factors such as biology, environment, culture and genetics. “When you behave in a particular way, which is to say when your brain has generated a particular behavior,” he writes, “it is because of the determinism that came just before, which was caused by the det…

‘Absolutely nutty’ theory explains it all

Neuroscientist Robert Sapolsky argues that free will is an illusion. There may be no better way to explain the shenanigans of the past week in Washington, from the “kidney shot” to the “Smurf” moment to George Santos.