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Natural selection is not gene centrist and nor is biology all about genes our comprehending minds are a result of our fast evolving culture.

Daniel Dennett

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Daniel Dennett
Age: 82
Born: 1942
Born: March 28
Cognitive Scientist
Philosopher
Professor
Writer
Boston
Massachusetts
Daniel Clement Dennett III
Daniel Clement Dennett
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Evolving
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Biology
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Comprehending

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