Dan Dennett
Philosopher of mind and consciousness | Pioneer in cognitive science
Dan Dennett is a philosopher who has transformed how we understand the human mind through research at the intersection of philosophy, biology, and cognitive science.
Dan Dennett is a philosopher who has transformed how we understand the human mind through research at the intersection of philosophy, biology, and cognitive science. His books challenge traditional views of consciousness by exploring how evolution shapes cognition.
His theories have influenced fields from artificial intelligence to neuroscience. Dan's keynotes take audiences through provocative ideas about what minds are and how they work.
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