For most of history, cultural change was "Darwinian"—slow, mindless, and driven by trial and error. However, we have recently this process.
Words are the primary "thinking tools." By learning language, we "install" software in our brains that allows us to reflect, plan, and create. From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution o...
Termites build complex mounds without a blueprint. They have the competence to build but no comprehension of architecture. 2. Memes: The Tools for Thinking For most of history, cultural change was "Darwinian"—slow,
The most radical shift Dennett proposes is that . Termites build complex mounds without a blueprint
How did a world of mindless matter give rise to the sublime brilliance of a Bach concerto or the complex engineering of a space station? In his landmark book, , philosopher Daniel Dennett attempts to bridge the gap between "dumb" biology and "intelligent" culture. 1. Competence Without Comprehension