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Jun 2020
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Dr. Michael Egnor | Free Will and Totali...

Lucas Skrobot
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In part two of my discussion with Dr. Michael R. Egnor, we continue our discussion about neurophilosophy. In this episode, Dr. Egnor brings attention to the importance of embracing the free will of humanity. Dr. Egnor is an award-winning brain surgeon and a research professor of Neurosurgery and Pediatrics at the State University of New York. You can find ad ... Show More
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