Although the belief in free will is widespread, some individuals (skeptics) do not believe in free will. The study sought to identify some of the factors underlying skeptics’ disbelief in free will. Data taken from a larger study focusing on free will skeptics showed participants’ ( N = 129) skeptical position broadly came from sources related to education and personal features. The most frequently cited sources included websites (e.g. forums and YouTube), social media, formal teaching, and rationality. The study provides information about the influences of disbelief in free will. We discuss the implications of these findings for those who wish to either strengthen or weaken the belief in free will.
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