Ethics with Louise

Tuesday, September 10, 2013

Do You Choose What You Want?

Here is the video from class today where the great Derren Brown is able to convince Simon Pegg that he's always wanted a red BMX bike for his birthday!

This video raises serious concerns about the extent to which we are in control of our own desires!
Posted by Louise Kleszyk, Ph.D. at 1:38 PM
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