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A taped conversational interview with Daniel Dennett and Bill Uzgalis covers a wide range of topics arising from Dennett’s thoughts about computing and human beings. The background of Dennett’s work is explored as are his views about mind-brain identity theory, artificial intelligence, functionalism, human exceptionalism, animal culture, language, pain, freedom and determinism, and quality of life.
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Uzgalis, B. Interview with Daniel Dennett conducted by Bill Uzgalis in␣Boston, Massachusetts on December 29, 2004. Mind Mach 16, 7–19 (2006). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11023-006-9015-5
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