Benjamin Libet
Neuropsychologist; Libet experiment
Born
April 12th, 1916
108 years ago
Died
2007
18 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
United States
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An American neuropsychologist and academic, focused on consciousness and free will. Conducted pioneering experiments in the 1980s that examined the timing of neural processes prior to conscious decisions. Research provided insights into the interaction between brain activity and conscious awareness. Work prompted discussions about the implications for understanding human behavior and decision-making processes.
Conducted the Libet experiment on free will
Published influential findings on mind-brain interactions
Challenged traditional views of conscious decision making
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