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From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds
From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution of Minds
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In From Bacteria to Bach and Back, Daniel C. Dennett builds on recent discoveries from biology and computer science to show, step by step, how a comprehending mind could in fact have arisen from a mindless process of natural selection. A crucial shift occurred when humans developed the ability to share memes, or ways of doing things not based in genetic instinct. Competition among memes produced thinking tools powerful enough that our minds don’t just perceive and react, they create and comprehend.
An agenda-setting book for a new generation of philosophers and scientists, From Bacteria to Bach and Back will delight and entertain all those curious about how the mind works.
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Explores the evolution of human minds from biological roots.
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Who is this book for?
If you've ever wondered how consciousness and thinking actually evolved, this book offers a fascinating journey through science and philosophy. Dennett's engaging explanations connect biology, computer science, and culture, making complex ideas accessible and thought-provoking. It's perfect for anyone curious about what makes the human mind so uniquely capable.