I read 'Free Will' by Sam Harris. Great book, though if you buy into the argument that free will is an illusion and we should tell people about it, there are consequences for cheating! He cites this paper: https://t.co/dqCYeCZPaj
The value of believing in free will: encouraging a belief in determinism increases cheating.
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The overall discussions reflect strong interest with phrases like 'moral behavior' and ' societal implications,' and many posts cite the research directly, showing an intention to understand and evaluate its significance. The tone varies from supportive to critical, but the frequent references to the study and related concepts demonstrate thoughtful engagement and recognition of the article's influence.
Most discussions acknowledge the importance of free will in moral behavior, with many supporting the idea that believing in free will encourages ethical conduct.
The topic of free will versus determinism engages people highly, as evidenced by numerous posts exploring moral and societal implications.
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Given the emphasis on ethics and societal behavior, the discussions suggest a moderate impact on moral perspectives and understanding.
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- The studies found that when people are led to believe that human behavior is predetermined by genetics and environment, they tend to cheat more, especially in scenarios where they can passively benefit from a flawed system.
- The increased cheating was linked to a reduced belief in free will, indicating that believing in free will may help promote moral behavior.
- Overall, the research suggests that beliefs about free will and determinism have important societal implications, influencing how people behave ethically.
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@kemohure コメントありがとうございます。ちなみにウォーラーが怒っていたのは(例えば吉川氏のサル本でも紹介されていた)Vohs & Schoolerの論文です。 https://t.co/9JB25YUAsn 「自由意志を信じたからよくなった」というより「決定論を信じたから悪くなった」というあたりがウォーラーの逆鱗に触れたのかと。
@GrangerYves C’est un concept essentiel pour le fonctionnement en société et la croyance au libre arbitre augmente le comportement moral de l’individu . Pour autant il n’est pas certain que ce concept est cohérent ou compatible avec la science. https://t.co/cRETd0qrP3
Belief in free will and logically, responsibility to do good - leads people to do it https://t.co/bx9rbWeMTr https://t.co/Zg7R5VAsox https://t.co/JXZYJdNLvy
@RevReads289 "The debate over free will has societal, as well as scientific and theoretical, implications... Does moral behavior draw on a belief in free will? Our findings suggest that it does." https://t.co/Zg7R5VAsox
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Vohs KD, Schooler JW. The value of believing in free will: encouraging a belief in determinism increases cheating. Psychol Sci. 2008 Jan;19(1):49-54. https://t.co/UixCsJFvW9 #livrearbitrio #psicologia #neurociencia #comportamento #eticapessoal #reflexao #saudemental #pesquisa
Belief in free will and logically, responsibility to do good - leads people to do it https://t.co/bx9rbWeMTr https://t.co/Zg7R5VAsox https://t.co/JXZYJdNLvy
@RevReads289 "The debate over free will has societal, as well as scientific and theoretical, implications... Does moral behavior draw on a belief in free will? Our findings suggest that it does." https://t.co/Zg7R5VAsox
(The value of believing in free will: Encouraging a belief in determinism increases cheating. Vohs, K. D., & Schooler, J. W. 2008)
@tomwelcomeclark @WiringTheBrain Yes, belief in determinism has lots of bad effects https://t.co/D7aiNG6Pin https://t.co/hoU0B9mQhn https://t.co/DFv5wA3zJw.
@ScottAdamsSays I'mma just leave this here: The Value of Believing in Free Will: Encouraging a Belief in Determinism Increases Cheating - Kathleen D. Vohs, Jonathan W. Schooler, 2008 https://t.co/tEtz6jjDiU
@TomTheFormless @KastelDavid @RyLiberty https://t.co/paiAPAMKAB https://t.co/zqQsBZR1wt https://t.co/VS5vFruCqM https://t.co/s3xVKqr2wQ https://t.co/iiQYzePI9E https://t.co/yFopCcU5g5 https://t.co/DD0uRtAePq
@GrangerYves C’est un concept essentiel pour le fonctionnement en société et la croyance au libre arbitre augmente le comportement moral de l’individu . Pour autant il n’est pas certain que ce concept est cohérent ou compatible avec la science. https://t.co/cRETd0qrP3
The value of believing in free will: encouraging a belief in determinism increases cheating https://t.co/A3Id6NhJvZ
....this is just something that's been irritating the shit out of me and I wanted to scream about it so I hastily wrote an un-proofread thread here as catharsis so that I don't scream aloud instead. Scares the dogs, ya know. Source on Free Will: https://t.co/j0fXnLy2tT
I read 'Free Will' by Sam Harris. Great book, though if you buy into the argument that free will is an illusion and we should tell people about it, there are consequences for cheating! He cites this paper: https://t.co/dqCYeCZPaj
RT @KijimaTaizo: @kemohure コメントありがとうございます。ちなみにウォーラーが怒っていたのは(例えば吉川氏のサル本でも紹介されていた)Vohs & Schoolerの論文です。 https://t.co/9JB25YUAsn 「自由意志を信じたからよく…
@kemohure コメントありがとうございます。ちなみにウォーラーが怒っていたのは(例えば吉川氏のサル本でも紹介されていた)Vohs & Schoolerの論文です。 https://t.co/9JB25YUAsn 「自由意志を信じたからよくなった」というより「決定論を信じたから悪くなった」というあたりがウォーラーの逆鱗に触れたのかと。
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