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Daniel dennett is our best current philosopher. he is the next bertrand russell. unlike traditional philosophers, dan is a student of neuroscience, linguistics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and psychology. he's redefining and reforming the role of the philosopher.
-Marvin Minsky
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Daniel Dennett Is Our Best Current Philosopher.

Marvin Minsky
Daniel dennett is our best current philosopher. he is the next bertrand russell. unlike traditional philosophers, dan is a student of neuroscience, linguistics, artificial intelligence, computer science, and psychology. he's redefining and reforming the role of the philosopher.
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