Daniel Dennett on Mortality, the Mind, AI and the Meaning of Life
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Published 2024-05-04
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In this special episode, I share my interview with the late philosopher Daniel C. Dennett, one of his final interviews before his passing on April 19, 2024, at the age of 82. Conducted in February 2024 during the UM6P Science Week event in Morocco, our conversation covered a wide range of thought-provoking topics:
00:00 Teaser
01:44 Intro
04:22 Dennett in Morocco
05:26 Rappaport Rules
12:22 Consciousness
26:02 AI
41:55 Pain & Sentience
50:00 Qualia don't exist
52:50 Meaning & Evolution
54:26 Mortality
57:40 Advice for the Young
Professor Dennett's insights on the nature of the mind, advancements in AI, and the wonder of life showcase the depth and impact of his philosophical contributions. His reflections on mortality, shared in this interview just two months before his death, hold a special poignancy.
Beyond the interview, I share some personal reflections on my time spent with Professor Dennett, including a thought-provoking discussion about his famous "capital D and J" test for AI cognition, which the impressive Claude 3 AI recently passed during our lunch conversation.
While Daniel C. Dennett may no longer be with us, his immense legacy and impact on modern philosophical thought will undoubtedly live on and continue to inspire groundbreaking work that pushes human knowledge forward.
I would like to thank UM6P's Science Week organizers for inviting Dennett to Morocco and facilitating this discussion. If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the channel, hit the like button, and share your thoughts in the comments below.
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All Comments (21)
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Rest in Peace
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Layra7mek akhay Dennet 😢
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It's a good idea to talk to and with Daniel dennet. I had the oportunity to meet some of his canadian students who have been Professors at the Western University (Ontario) in 2013. Unfurtunatly students and even teachers of philosophy in Morocco are not intrested in the kind of philosophy developed by Dannett. They are either francophone or arabophone. In my view Dannett was a great man.
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I am equally gladdened, to view this conversation with Dan, and saddened that he is no longer.
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You deserve international recognition dear Najib
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Danial is one of my hero's because he told the truth. I'm sure going to miss the ole guy though. Thank you Dan.
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Thank you so much your efforts are truly appreciated, so grateful to have access to such valuable discussion between two great people that I admire❤❤
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Immense gratitude 🙏… for the chance to witness the final echoes of a truly iconic wisdom, a lasting testament to a remarkable legacy that will continue to enlighten and inspire generations to come …❤️ 🌹 💫
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Najib, you were so fortunate to have been one of the last people that had the pleasure to spend time with Dan.
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havent been back to morocco in 10+ years, but very happy to see that the young generation is standing up and realizing rationality and science will(without throwing the religious baby out with the bathwater) is a superior way of modeling ideal behaviour in a society and minimize human suffering! never could I have guessed daniel would be invited and celebrated in morocco
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REST IN PEACE DAN, AND THANKS NAJIB FOR THIS VIDEO
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Brilliant man. Rest in peace Dennett
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peace and love
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I loved Dr. Daniel Dennett, very sad to hear about his passing, I would have loved to meet him, he was my absolute favorite, an intellectual giant, a legend, true sage, heard he was also very kind gentle person, huge loss to civilization, I will watch tons of his lectures in the next few weeks in his memory, I made a playlist of his lectures and interviews for myself to work through, listening to Dr Dennett lectures would be my idea of Heaven 1:00:17
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R.I.P. the great philosopher & gd luck Mr Najib
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Even in his last days he was sharp minded.
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The fact that this is his last interview it's insane rip
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So proud of you ❤❤ this was like a treat 😍 amazing interview can't wait for the other ones 🎉
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Wonderful conversation, a true joy to listen, great questions, amazing interviewing u have a new follower :)
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Great interview. Thanks Najib for giving us the opportunity to know this man and listen to his ideas ❤ Rest in peace Daniel Dennet ❤
