Key Ideas

1. Consciousness is not a single thing, but a collection of mental processes that can be explained by science.

2. Dennett criticizes the idea of a 'Cartesian Theater' - a central place in the brain where conscious experiences are perceived.

3. Our conscious experiences are not a result of a single 'self' or 'homunculus' but are instead a product of multiple processes working together.

4. Dennett argues that consciousness is not a binary concept (either you have it or you don't), but exists on a spectrum.

5. Consciousness is not necessarily a continuous stream of experiences, but can be bro....
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