From Bacteria To Bach And Back: The Evolution O... May 2026

Episode 64: From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The evolution of minds

Dennett famously argues that consciousness is not a "magic spark" but a Just as you don't need to understand code to use a computer folder icon, your "conscious self" is a simplified interface your brain provides so you can interact with other humans and manage your own complex internal states. Ready to dive deeper? From Bacteria to Bach and Back: The Evolution o...