“In fact, if you are faced with the prospect of running across an open field in which lightning bolts are going to be a problem, you are much better off if their timing and location are determined by something, since then they may be predictable by you, and hence avoidable. Determinism is the friend, not the foe, of those who dislike inevitability.”
Quote by Daniel Dennett
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Daniel Dennett
Daniel Dennett, born on March 28, 1942, is an American philosopher renowned for his work in cognitive science, artificial intelligence, and philosophy of the mind. His research spans various areas including consciousness, free will, and the philosophy of the mind. more
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