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Episode Nine: The Illusion of Choice
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Do we make our own choices… or is everything already set? In this episode, Sam dives into the age-old debate between determinism and free will, blending philosophy, psychology, Greek myth, and metaphysical musings. From Daniel Kahneman’s autopilot brain to Oedipus’ tragic prophecy, from the block universe theory to existential humor, this episode explores what it means to live, act, and make decisions in a world that might already be scripted.