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Of interest, Daniel Dennett | From Bacteria to Bach and Back | Talks at Google in 2017. It’s worth reviewing his other notable ideas and views of philosophy that he explored, from his Wikipedia page. I look forward to reading other testimonies of his influence and the effects of his work.
Many of the ACX meetups, especially above some threshold size, have a certain flavor, people want to engage deeply with the ideas—their own, some one else, something read recently. This conference is similar, but more dense, more quick in the experience, stretched over a long time.
If they greatly enjoy at least one writer listed, and don’t have some general dislike for a majority of them, they’ll have a great time. It will be colored by self-purchasing attendees more actively flitting around to events and taking advantage of more opportunities to speak to more people. They can expect some depth, but not getting to monopolize anyone’s attention.