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The 4 biggest ideas in philosophy, with legend Daniel Dennett for Big Think+

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Essences and Memes: The Evolution of Thought

This chapter explores foundational philosophical ideas from Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle, challenging the notion of fixed essences in favor of recognizing variation. It also examines Richard Dawkins' concept of memes and their role in human cognition, while addressing the societal impact of toxic memes that undermine the understanding of truth.

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