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Dennett has also been a proponent of Evolutionary Psychology as well as [[Richard Dawkins]]' idea of the meme. This lead to some notable clashes with paleontologist [[Stephen Jay Gould]].

Dennett has also been a proponent of Evolutionary Psychology as well as [[Richard Dawkins]]' idea of the meme. This lead to some notable clashes with paleontologist [[Stephen Jay Gould]].

== Dennet's problems with being overweight and medical science's finding on brain impairment ==

=== Dennet's problems with being overweight and medical science's finding on brain impairment ===

Given that [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity|being overweight causes brain impairment]] and that [[New Atheism leadership's problems with being overweight|Daniel Dennet has had issues with being overweight]], it is ironic that Dennet's book ''Consciousness Explained'' is beloved by those who deny [[God]] in favor of a [[pseudoscience]].<ref>

Given that [[Physical and mental health related problems associated with obesity|being overweight causes brain impairment]] and that [[New Atheism leadership's problems with being overweight|Daniel Dennet has had issues with being overweight]], it is ironic that Dennet's book ''Consciousness Explained'' is beloved by those who deny [[God]] in favor of a [[pseudoscience]].<ref>