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The idea that will likely change the world the most in the next major time span, is through improved neuroscience and imaging, the understanding that we do not
by cdcarter 14y ago
The idea that will likely change the world the most in the next major time span, is through improved neuroscience and imaging, the understanding that we do not have "free will" as we currently perceive it.
We can currently, with fMRI tech, already see a decision being made before the agent is conscious of the decision (though we can't determine what that decision is). As this technology develops, our ideas of free will, consciousness, responsibility, and ultimately justice will shift.
EDIT: not just the knowledge of this, but the general acceptance of it.