#52478
Mentioned in 1 episodes
From Bacteria to Brains
Book •
Daniel Dennett's "From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds" explores the evolution of consciousness and intelligence, tracing a path from simple bacteria to complex human minds.
The book argues that consciousness is not a magical or mysterious phenomenon but rather a product of gradual evolutionary processes.
Dennett introduces the concept of "memes" as cultural units of information that replicate and evolve, shaping our thoughts and behaviors.
He examines how language and culture have played a crucial role in the development of human intelligence.
The book challenges traditional views of the mind and offers a compelling, naturalistic account of how consciousness arises from simpler biological systems.
The book argues that consciousness is not a magical or mysterious phenomenon but rather a product of gradual evolutionary processes.
Dennett introduces the concept of "memes" as cultural units of information that replicate and evolve, shaping our thoughts and behaviors.
He examines how language and culture have played a crucial role in the development of human intelligence.
The book challenges traditional views of the mind and offers a compelling, naturalistic account of how consciousness arises from simpler biological systems.
Mentioned by
Mentioned in 1 episodes
Mentioned by 
Michael Shermer
13 snips
The Emergent Mind: From Ant Colonies to Human Thought to Artificial Intelligence
