In this provocative and timely white paper, author and policy strategist Andy Bhatt dismantles one of the core assumptions underpinning modern legal systems: the belief in free will. Drawing on cutting-edge neuroscience, physics, and philosophy?particularly the groundbreaking work of Robert Sapolsky and Brian Greene?Reimagining Justice makes a compelling case for legal reform rooted in determinism.
This report challenges retributive justice and outlines a bold framework for transforming courts, sentencing, and public policy. Bhatt proposes a future-oriented legal system that prioritizes prevention, rehabilitation, and social equity over moral blame. Through a clear, evidence-based narrative, this publication offers concrete legislative recommendations, addresses common objections, and envisions a humane justice system aligned with science.
Whether you are a policymaker, legal scholar, academic, or curious reader, Reimagining Justice offers a powerful intellectual toolkit for understanding and reshaping the laws that govern us all.
Key Topics:
- Neuroscience and the illusion of choice
- The moral failure of retributive punishment
- Public health approaches to crime
- Policy and legislative solutions for deterministic justice
- Ethical implications for the future of law and society
From the SW & Associates Think Tank, known for actionable, forward-thinking policy research.
