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This chapter attempts to show that the different observations and arguments presented in this book, while coming from quite different disciplines, are related and complement each other. They support the conclusion that quantum physics and neuroscience are compatible with free will and consciousness. What is more, these seem to be becoming basic irreducible principles (axioms) of today’s science: Consciousness and free will undoubtedly exist, and they must be a fundamental ingredient of any sound explanation of the world. Knowledge, and in particular science, cannot be thought of as separated from the domain of human rights and responsibilities. The ultimate reason for choosing free will may be the profound desire of ensuring personal identity and authorship, and so making it possible to claim personal rights.
The synthesis proposed in this chapter is the sole responsibility of the authors. Nevertheless, we think that it may help explain why the interdisciplinary communications between the experts at the STI Meeting that has given rise to this book succeeded beyond expectations.
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Adams, P., Suarez, A. (2013). Exploring Free Will and Consciousness in the Light of Quantum Physics and Neuroscience. In: Suarez, A., Adams, P. (eds) Is Science Compatible with Free Will?. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5212-6_18
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