Science of Free Will, The (Paperback)

Samir Varma

ISBN 10: 1803417315 / ISBN 13: 9781803417318

Published by Collective Ink, 2025

About this Item

Paperback. Every individual, from the most profound thinker to the casual observer, is composed of atoms -approximately 6.7110^27 of them. These arent just any atoms . theyre the same ones that construct galaxies, stars, and the vast expanse of the universe. Predominantly, were made of water molecules and a diverse mix of organic molecules. Intriguingly, every single one of these atoms operates under the deterministic laws of quantum electrodynamics. These laws, known since the 1950s, form the bedrock of chemistry, biology, and by extension, life as we know it. If the laws of physics fully determine the motion of every atom in our body, how could we possibly have free will -or do we have it after all? Destined yet unpredictable: A new science of free will reconciling determinism, irreducibility, agency, and AI through physics and computation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science of Free Will, The (Paperback)
• Publisher: Collective Ink
• Publication Date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1803417315
• ISBN 13: 9781803417318
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Every individual, from the most profound thinker to the casual observer, is composed of atoms - approximately 6.71×10^27 of them. These aren't just any atoms ... they're the same ones that construct galaxies, stars, and the vast expanse of the universe. Predominantly, we're made of water molecules and a diverse mix of organic molecules. Intriguingly, every single one of these atoms operates under the deterministic laws of quantum electrodynamics. These laws, known since the 1950s, form the bedrock of chemistry, biology, and by extension, life as we know it. If the laws of physics fully determine the motion of every atom in our body, how could we possibly have free will - or do we have it after all?

About the Author

Educated at Columbia University and the University of Texas, Samir Varma pursued his passion for physics under eminent physicists including Nobel Laureate Steven Weinberg. However, the cancellation of the Superconducting Supercollider prompted a pivot. Recognizing the changing landscape, Samir founded a futures trading company in 1993, becoming an early adopter of chaos theory in finance. He lives in Cos Cob, CT.