'The Evolution of Confusion' by Dan Dennett, AAI 2009

Dan Dennett talks about purposely-confusing theology and how it's used. He also describes his new project interviewing clergyman who secretly don't believe anymore, and introduces a new term: "Deepity." Dan Dennett is the author of many excellent books, including "Breaking the Spell: Religion as a Natural Phenomenon" and "Darwin's Dangerous Idea". He is also featured in the video "The Four Horsemen" along with Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchens. Download Quicktime Version Small: http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Dennett-AAI09-sm.mov 720p HD: http://c0116791.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/Dennett-AAI09-720.mov Watch "The Four Horsemen" in HD on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DKhc1pcDFM&feature=PlayList&p=CFE979715AE46A0E&index=0 Produced by The Richard Dawkins Foundation and R. Elisabeth Cornwell Filmed by Josh Timonen Edited by Joel Pashby