This podcast episode explores the age-old debate of free will versus determinism, delving into the arguments and implications of both sides. It analyzes the spectrum of free will and determinism, ranging from libertarian free will to hard determinism, and introduces the concept of compatibilism, which attempts to bridge the gap between the two extremes. The discussion examines the connection between free will and moral accountability, the complexities of holding people accountable for their actions, and the challenges of defining true freedom.