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Adventures in Philosophy with Daniel Dennett and Richard Dawkins

Intelligence Squared

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Privileged Access to Consciousness

The scenario of having one's brain placed in a vat challenges the idea of having special access to one's own mind. Often, people assume their minds are located behind their eyes and between their ears; however, if the brain were moved, they might not realize it. This challenges the belief in having a privileged point of view about one's consciousness, with the revelation that individuals can be mistaken about their own thoughts and where they originate.

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