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Across 2 conversations, Sam Harris ranges across UFOs, free will, AI ethics. Sam Harris argues that free will is an illusion, suggesting our thoughts emerge from a deterministic process beyond our control. Harris posits that consciousness cannot be an illusion because even hallucinations prove its reality, challenging traditional views.
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previewHarris suggests that the illusion of free will stems from a misunderstanding of the deterministic nature of thought processes.
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