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For those unaware, Libet's experiments appeared to show that conscious decisions to move a body part follow unconscious preparation to perform the movement. One interpretation is that consciousness is merely an 'observer' of the unconscious, and hence free will is an illusion.

I'm sure there are better places to read refutations of Libet, both philosophical and neurophysiological, but a quick search pointed me to this, which was interesting:

https://neurosciencenews.com/libet-free-will-23756/

I can't watch the videos in tfa right now, but it sounds from parent's comment that at least the first is worth watching.




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