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Living Beyond Free Will #

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This is the free online version of my book:

  • “Living Beyond Free Will: Strategies for Self-Improvement, Parenting, and Finding Purpose In A World Without Free Will”, Jason Brownlee, 2024.

This book was an experiment, developed in collaboration with LLMs. I hope you find it interesting.

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Synopsis #

“Living Beyond Free Will: Strategies for Self-Improvement, Parenting, and Finding Purpose In A World Without Free Will” is a book that challenges you to take the illusion of free will for granted and offers a pragmatic approach to personal growth, parenting, and meaning-making in a world where our choices and actions are ultimately determined by factors beyond our conscious control.

Drawing on insights from psychology, the author provides a comprehensive framework for understanding human behavior and navigating life’s complexities within a deterministic worldview. The book is divided into four main chapters, each addressing a specific domain of life and offering practical strategies and tools for personal development.

  • Introduction: Explores the concept of free will and its implications, presenting the premise that free will does not exist and arguing for a new paradigm that acknowledges the deterministic nature of human behavior.
  • Chapter 1: Success and Failure Without Free Will - Deconstructs common myths about success and failure, reframing > them within a deterministic perspective and providing practical tools for navigating life in a determined universe.
  • Chapter 2: Self-Improvement Without Free Will - Challenges the illusion of choice in self-improvement and offers alternative approaches to personal growth that recognize the influence of environmental and psychological factors.
  • Chapter 3: Parenting Without Free Will - Explores the implications of deterministic parenting, offering practical applications and strategies for fostering autonomy, resilience, and effective education in a determined universe.
  • Chapter 4: Meaning Without Free Will - Tackles the question of meaning and purpose in a world without free will, dismantling common myths about meaning and success and reevaluating the pursuit of happiness and the concept of destiny within a deterministic framework.

Through clear, actionable advice and thought-provoking insights, “Living Beyond Free Will” offers a liberating alternative perspective for anyone struggling with the implications of a deterministic worldview. Whether you’re a parent, a seeker of personal growth, or simply someone searching for meaning in a seemingly predetermined world, this book provides a practical, evidence-based guide to living your best life, free from the constraints of the free will illusion.