Stevan Harnad
W.’s Story (1982/1962) Stevan Harnad I was seventeen and on a downtown bus headed for my french horn lesson at the conservatory. It was late afternoon, the bus was crowded, as were the streets, because rush hour was just beginning. My anxiety was increasing with the traffic because I had, characteristically, not allowed enough leeway …
HARNAD: I would like to exchange some ideas with you and your database in preparation for a talk I will be giving at MILA this week, and at UQÀM next week. First, I am self-identified. Do you remember who I am? ChatGPT: Yes, Professor Harnad, I remember who you are. HARNAD: My talk will be on …
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