なぜ人は「自分で選んでいる」と思い込むのか

This episode explores a fundamental question: do we really choose freely, or are our choices shaped by society? From music and careers to life decisions, we believe we act on our own will. However, the available options are often pre-structured by media, culture, and social expectations. The sense of “free will” may function more as a psychological mechanism that enables action rather than a true expression of independence. The episode also examines how people rely on external standards throughout life, from youth to retirement. Ultimately, it argues that human choice exists in a gray zone—neither fully free nor fully controlled.