Dan Dennett: Sam Harris and Robert Sapolsky Have Been “Conned”

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In a world without free will, assigning blame for actions like the killing of a pet dog becomes a complex issue. How do we navigate notions of crime and punishment without assuming free will? I've already raised these issues with Robert Sapolsky and Sam Harris. Today, however, on my hot seat is Dan Dennett, who has a very different take on the subject. So what does Dan think? And what are his criticisms of Sam Harris and Robert Sapolsky's arguments? Tune in to find out!

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Shortly after our interview, Daniel sadly passed away at the age of 82. He was a renowned philosopher, thought-provoking writer, brilliant cognitive scientist, and vocal atheist. He was the co-director of the Center for Cognitive Studies, the Austin B. Fletcher Professor of Philosophy at Tufts University in Massachusetts, a member of the editorial board for The Rutherford Journal, and a co-founder of The Clergy Project.

Known as one of the "Four Horsemen" of New Atheism, he was at the forefront of discussions on consciousness, free will, and the impact of Darwinian evolution on religious belief. Dennett's works, including "Breaking the Spell" and "Consciousness Explained," have provoked both admiration and controversy, challenging readers to reconsider deeply held beliefs about the mind and its relationship to the physical world. Needless to say, I was thrilled to have Dan on the show!

The world has truly lost an extraordinary soul and a groundbreaking thinker.

Rest in peace, Dan....

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