Cognitive Daily has a post on research associated with the question here. A recent study by Vohs and Schooler (“The Value of Believing in Free Will” Encouraging Belief in Determinism Increases Cheating,” Psychological Science 19(1) 2008, 49-54) has revealed that students are more likely to cheat when they read determinism statements.
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Does belief in free will affect behavior?
Posted in action theory, cognitive science, experimental philosophy, moral philosophy on April 22, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Engine power loss in ice crystal conditions
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Commercial aviation companies have been scrutinized by FAA and DOT recently since it has come to light that many airlines have not maintained their fleets properly. Most of the American Airlines’s fleet was grounded at the end of March because the airline had not inspected its MD-80s for faulty wiring, in accordance with an FAA’s [...]