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Brainchildren : essays on designing minds

by Daniel C. Dennett

This collection brings together essays published between 1984 and 1996, exploring topics in cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and the philosophy of mind. The work examines animal consciousness, artificial life, and the nature of human thought.

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