Dan Dennett
Philosopher of mind and consciousness | Pioneer in cognitive science
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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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Cute, sexy, sweet, funny
Why are babies cute? Why is cake sweet? Philosopher Dan Dennett has answers you wouldn't expect, as he shares evolution's counterintuitive reasoning on cute, sweet and sexy things (plus a new theory from Matthew Hurley on why jokes are funny).
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The illusion of consciousness
Let's teach religion -- all religion -- in schools
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