

194 - Daniel Dennett: Consciousness, Free Will, and the Evolution of Minds
Feb 12, 2024
In this podcast, they discuss the origin of life, evolution of music, free will, consciousness, and more. Topics include replicators in natural selection, Robert Sapolsky and free will, thought experiments in philosophy of mind, the Chinese Room, and homuncular functionalism. They challenge intuitions through various experiments, analyze Frank Jackson's thought experiment on color perception, and explore the evolution of objects and design complexity. The evolution of language, mind, and the role of feral neurons are also discussed.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
Exploring the Limitations of Self-Awareness
04:37 • 26min
Exploring the nuances of determinism and free will
30:26 • 30min
Challenging Intuitions Through Thought Experiments
01:00:56 • 13min
Analysis of Frank Jackson's Thought Experiment on Color Perception
01:14:15 • 5min
Exploring the Evolution of Objects and Design Complexity
01:19:14 • 3min
Exploring the Concept of Homuncular Functionalism and the Composition of the Mind
01:22:29 • 2min
Exploring the Role of Feral Neurons
01:24:43 • 6min
The Evolution of Language and Mind
01:31:12 • 21min