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Victim of the Brain

An exploration of the ideas of philosopher Douglas R. Hofstadter.

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  • Daniel C. Dennett

    Daniel C. Dennett

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  • Douglas R. Hofstadter

    Douglas R. Hofstadter

    Self

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An exploration of the ideas of philosopher Douglas R. Hofstadter.

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