Sociobiology and the Science of Free Will
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Why do humans form tribes, create religions, and wage wars? Is between-group violence inevitable? Drawing on Robert Sapolsky’s Behave and Determined, participants explore the biology and culture of morality, aggression, and cooperation. After an introduction to key principles, students anonymously “vote” before and after a structured small-group debate to assess how discussion and evidence influence beliefs about free will and responsibility.
Mackenzie Hewes
B.S., Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida; MRes in Science, University of Portsmouth, UK. Combines research expertise with creative nature journaling, inspiring learners to follow curiosity, notice subtle wonders of their surroundings, and build both scientific understanding and a deeper personal connection to the natural world.
B.S., Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida; MRes in Science, University of Portsmouth, UK. Combines research expertise with creative nature journaling, inspiring learners to follow curiosity, notice subtle wonders of their surroundings, and build both scientific understanding and a deeper personal connection to the natural world.