Front Integr Neurosci October 2012 PMID 22754510

Intentionality and "free-will" from a neurodevelopmental perspective.

Gerry Leisman, Calixto Machado, Robert Melillo, Raed Mualem

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The group mainly shares personal reactions, such as being moved by the neurologist’s tearful response to a song, which demonstrates emotional engagement rather than deep analysis of the publication’s arguments. Words like 'validating' and descriptions of tears highlight a tone of emotional resonance, emphasizing personal connection over critical evaluation or theoretical debate.

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The reactions are primarily personal and emotional, with limited explicit agreement or disagreement with the publication's ideas.

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The discussions reflect high curiosity, especially around the neurologist's emotional reactions to the content, indicating strong engagement with the topic.

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The posts show a moderate level of engagement, as participants relate the neurobiological perspective to personal experiences and emotional responses.

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These discussions hint at some influence on personal understanding of free will and neurodevelopment, but the impact seems limited and more emotionally driven.

Abstract in brief

  • The text argues that human behavior is highly predictable based on neurodevelopmental processes, suggesting that freewill is limited because goal-oriented actions (FAPs) and brain development influence decision-making.
  • It explains that as the prefrontal cortex develops with age, individuals increasingly use goal-directed behaviors, which are supported by fixed action patterns, and this development parallels evolutionary expansion of brain regions involved in movement and cognitive control.
  • The paper explores how brain structures, especially the frontal lobes, evolve to support voluntary control over actions, highlighting neural connectivity and development as fundamental to understanding freewill from a neurobiological and developmental perspective.]

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Nikki
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She put me in tears watching her tear up. Interesting reaction to NF’s Happy song by a neurologist’s point of view https://t.co/d91spaX7RB

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Leen Almuaibid
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Neurologist REACTS to NF - HAPPY https://t.co/BjP58c6u3r via @YouTube

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little luv.
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I’ve always processed emotions through music even before I realized that’s what I was doing. This Neurologist break down to happy by NF feels validating. https://t.co/nQJSJM6eMF via @YouTube

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DANIEL PERRON
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Neurologist REACTS to NF - HAPPY https://t.co/UbVDH6H1AX via @YouTube

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little luv.
@courtspaigeee · X

I’ve always processed emotions through music even before I realized that’s what I was doing. This Neurologist break down to happy by NF feels validating. https://t.co/nQJSJM6eMF via @YouTube

Feb 18, 2024 · 21 followers View post →
Leen Almuaibid
@LeeniFM · X

Neurologist REACTS to NF - HAPPY https://t.co/BjP58c6u3r via @YouTube

Sep 8, 2023 · 133 followers View post →
Michael Perrigo
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https://t.co/wCPF68801U

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Reinell
@ReinellRain · X

https://t.co/xENEjahWFY

Jul 19, 2023 · 68 followers View post →
DANIEL PERRON
@DANIELP87240876 · X

Neurologist REACTS to NF - HAPPY https://t.co/UbVDH6H1AX via @YouTube

Jul 8, 2023 · 8 followers View post →
Nikki
@MubelNikki · X

She put me in tears watching her tear up. Interesting reaction to NF’s Happy song by a neurologist’s point of view https://t.co/d91spaX7RB

May 12, 2023 · 17 likes · 3,477 followers View post →
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