The Libet Experiment: Do We Really Make Our Own Decisions?

Neuroscience's Puzzling Libet Experiment: Do We Really Have Free Will? The Libet experiment, conducted in the 1970s, challenged our understanding of free will. Researchers monitored brain activity as participants made spontaneous movements. The results showed brain activity preceding conscious awareness of the decision to move. "The experiment suggests that our brains may initiate actions before we consciously decide to do them," explains Jordi Wild, a popular podcaster. This raises questions about the nature of consciousness and decision-making. Further research is needed to fully understand these complex processes, but the Libet experiment remains a fascinating and thought-provoking study.