Hosted by Dr. Seth Capehart—former Navy Spec Ops, federal agent, ER doctor, and no-BS coach—Do Hard Sh!t is the podcast that challenges you to do the tough stuff that leads to extraordinary outcomes. We’re here to help you embrace discomfort, grow, and thrive in high-pressure environments. Each episode, we dive into the mental and physical side of doing hard things, share the science behind resilience, and bring on guests who have conquered incredible challenges. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s time to stop taking the easy way out. Ready to level up? Let’s get after it. #DoHardShit
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Hosted by Dr. Seth Capehart—former Navy Spec Ops, federal agent, ER doctor, and no-BS coach—Do Hard Sh!t is the podcast that challenges you to do the tough stuff that leads to extraordinary outcomes. We’re here to help you embrace discomfort, grow, and thrive in high-pressure environments. Each episode, we dive into the mental and physical side of doing hard things, share the science behind resilience, and bring on guests who have conquered incredible challenges. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s time to stop taking the easy way out. Ready to level up? Let’s get after it. #DoHardShit
49 | The Experiment That Proved Free Will Might Be an Illusion (Controlling Your Mind)
DO HARD SHIT
6 minutes 15 seconds
9 months ago
49 | The Experiment That Proved Free Will Might Be an Illusion (Controlling Your Mind)
You think you’re in control. You think you decide when to act, when to speak, when to move. But what if I told you your brain makes decisions before you’re even aware of them?
In the 1980s, neuroscientist Benjamin Libet ran an experiment that shook the foundations of philosophy and psychology. His research suggested that your choices aren’t really yours—your brain decides first, and your conscious mind just takes credit afterward.
So what does that mean for free will? Are we all just biological machines running on autopilot? Or is there a way to hack the system?
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
🔥 The mind-blowing experiment that suggests your brain makes choices before you do
🔥 Why free will might be a lie—or at least, not what we think it is
🔥 How your habits and environment might be controlling your decisions without you realizing it
🔥 The veto effect—how to take back control of your mind in the split second before you act
🔥 A mental challenge to start recognizing when you’re actually in control—and when you’re not
Because if you’re not making your own decisions… who is?
DO HARD SHIT
Hosted by Dr. Seth Capehart—former Navy Spec Ops, federal agent, ER doctor, and no-BS coach—Do Hard Sh!t is the podcast that challenges you to do the tough stuff that leads to extraordinary outcomes. We’re here to help you embrace discomfort, grow, and thrive in high-pressure environments. Each episode, we dive into the mental and physical side of doing hard things, share the science behind resilience, and bring on guests who have conquered incredible challenges. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s time to stop taking the easy way out. Ready to level up? Let’s get after it. #DoHardShit
