Movie: Victim of the Brain

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Daniel C. Dennett
Daniel C. Dennett

Self

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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    1988-01-01

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