If Brains are Computers, Who Designs the Software?
Offered By: The Royal Institution via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating intersection of cognitive science, philosophy, and education in this thought-provoking lecture by renowned cognitive scientist and philosopher Daniel Dennett. Delve into the concept of the brain as a computer and examine how education acts as a process of redesigning our cerebral hardware. Investigate the limits and possibilities of this design process, and consider the implications for our understanding of consciousness, free will, and the evolution of minds. Learn about Dennett's latest research on how thinking minds could have evolved through natural selection, as presented in his book "From Bacteria to Bach and Back." Gain insights into the complex workings of the human brain and the nature of cognition in this engaging talk from The Royal Institution.
Syllabus
If Brains are Computers, Who Designs the Software? - with Daniel Dennett
Taught by
The Royal Institution
Related Courses
Animal BehaviourUniversity of Melbourne via Coursera Evolution: A Course for Educators
American Museum of Natural History via Coursera Understanding the Origins of Crime
Griffith University via Open2Study 生物演化
Peking University via Coursera Nature, in Code: Biology in JavaScript
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne via edX