A Brief History of Intelligence - Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains

by Max S. Bennett

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Book Summary

Human intelligence, a product of millions of years of evolutionary development, remains one of the most profound mysteries in science and philosophy. Max S. Bennett's exploration deftly bridges the gap between biology and technology, dissecting how the brain's evolutionary milestones parallel the rise of artificial intelligence. Through a lens that marries neuroscience with the cutting edge of machine learning, the narrative guides readers through the pivotal breakthroughs that have shaped cognition, offering a framework to contextualize the ongoing quest for truly intelligent machines.

  • Intelligence is an evolutionary achievement, arising from incremental adaptations...

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