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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 48 MIN

Free will: can we really shape our destiny?

from Doha Debates · host Al Jazeera Media Network

Is there a hidden force dictating our behaviour?  In this episode of @DohaDebates podcast, host Malika Bilal is joined by Shadi Hamid, Heather Berlin, Peter Ulric Tse, and Gregg D. Caruso to discuss whether we truly have free will or if our choices are shaped by forces beyond our control. The discussion explores this topic through science, history, and religion. The views expressed in this episode are the guests’ own and do not necessarily reflect Al Jazeera’s editorial stance. Visit the @DohaDebates YouTube channel for the extended version. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

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