Daniel Dennett interview

Philosophim March 12, 2024 at 18:50 1250 views 4 comments
The well known philosopher Daniel Dennett was interviewed on the David Packman show today. He covered a little on AI and religion. Some might enjoy a watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcSYK9VTqmQ

Comments (4)

ssu March 13, 2024 at 19:49 #887722
Thanks @Philosophim!
fishfry April 20, 2024 at 21:43 #898038
He just died. Surprised there was no mention here.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/19/books/daniel-dennett-dead.html

RIP
Wayfarer April 20, 2024 at 22:51 #898051
From which:

According to Mr. Dennett, the human mind is no more than a brain operating as a series of algorithmic functions, akin to a computer. To believe otherwise is “profoundly naïve and anti-scientific,” he told The Times.


No more 'resting in peace' than there would be for cars cut up for scrap.
180 Proof April 21, 2024 at 04:28 #898081
Reply to fishfry From this morning ...

https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/comment/898001

Quoting Wayfarer
No more 'resting in peace' than there would be for cars cut up for scrap.

Ergo ... :death: :flower: