This is a Bonus Episode, that goes along with E5: Science of Autonomy It is not only modern software development organizations that spent many cycles on the concept of autonomy.  Autonomy is a topic that has engaged us, humans, for thousands of years, in philosophy, ethics, science, politics, and business. This is a quick crash course, a simplified version, of discussions around autonomy free will.  Enjoy! Victoria Each episode´s content, stand on the shoulders of giants - on what others already figured out - scientists and researchers who spent their whole life dedicated to answering specific questions. Huge credit to all those people and their excellent work! A full list of sources can be found at https://www.victoriavallstrom.com/ Disclaimer: Keep in mind I am not a scientist in the areas I cover, for example, psychology, neuroscience, biology, etc. I come from the other direction -   practical experience working and creating things with other people in organizations. Education-wise have a degree in computer science, coupled with university studies in the history of  ideas/history