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“We need to let our children grow up to face the world armed with knowledge, with much more knowledge than we ourselves had at their age. It is scary, but the alternative is worse.”

Quote by Daniel Dennett

Book:Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon

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Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon

This book delves into the psychological and evolutionary aspects of religion, examining how it has developed and persisted in human societies. more

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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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