Libertarian free will—the idea that humans are somehow exempt from the laws of physics—is held by few modern scientists, and the real philosophical debate is between hard determinists (who deny agency despite physicalism) and compatibilists (who affirm it).

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Sean Carroll

Evidence Quote

I would say no modern scientist believes in that... the overwhelming majority of scientists take seriously the idea that we know what we are physically

Source

The Universe in 90 minutes: Time, free will, God, & more | Sean CarrollBig Think
Created: 8/10/2026, 11:21:17 PM

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