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Thursday, August 7, 2008

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Another blow to free will

As we reported in February, students who are exposed to the idea that free will is an illusion are more likely to cheat on tests. Not surprisingly, the notion that our actions aren’t truly controlled by our conscious mind seems to undermine our sense of personal responsibility. Well, our ethical foundations eroded a bit more this week.

The Fault Really Does Lie in Our Stars

Students who were taught that free will is an illusion were more likely to cheat on tests, according to new research.