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The most radical shift Dennett proposes is that .

Dennett famously argues that consciousness is not a "magic spark" but a Just as you don't need to understand code to use a computer folder icon, your "conscious self" is a simplified interface your brain provides so you can interact with other humans and manage your own complex internal states. Ready to dive deeper? From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution o...

Words are the primary "thinking tools." By learning language, we "install" software in our brains that allows us to reflect, plan, and create. The most radical shift Dennett proposes is that

For most of history, cultural change was "Darwinian"—slow, mindless, and driven by trial and error. However, we have recently this process. Words are the primary "thinking tools

If you're interested in exploring these themes further, you can find the book at retailers like Barnes & Noble , Walmart, and City Lights Booksellers .

How did a world of mindless matter give rise to the sublime brilliance of a Bach concerto or the complex engineering of a space station? In his landmark book, , philosopher Daniel Dennett attempts to bridge the gap between "dumb" biology and "intelligent" culture. 1. Competence Without Comprehension

Episode 64: From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The evolution of minds