May 04, 2006
Cognitive science video interviews on Slate:
Slate has a collection of streamed video interviews with significant public figures online, including a couple of cognitive scientists.
A comprehensive interview with Daniel Dennett tackles his views on the supernatural, evolution, consciousness and free will.
Stephen Pinker is also interviewed and discuses evolutionary psychology, consciousness and the limits of science, although from quite a different angle.
Apparently, the interview with Francis Fukuyama also strays onto consciousness, although I haven't listened far enough to discover for myself yet.
For a change, the interviews are in-depth and gives the speakers a chance to develop their ideas and really make their points.
Link to video interview with Daniel Dennett [transcript].
Link to video interview with Stephen Pinker [transcript].
Link to video interview with Francis Fukyama [transcript].
...via 3QuarksDaily.
