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How to Create a Mind

The Secret of Human Thought Revealed
Book • 2012
In 'How to Create a Mind,' Ray Kurzweil delves into the inner workings of both human and artificial brains.

He discusses how the brain functions, how the mind emerges, and the implications of vastly increasing our intelligence to address global problems.

Kurzweil examines emotional and moral intelligence, the origins of consciousness, and envisions the possibilities of merging with intelligent technology.

The book provides a roadmap for achieving super-human intelligence and solving humanity's grand challenges through a synthesis of neuroscience and advanced AI research.

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Mentioned by Ray Kurzweil when discussing the neocortex and brain-computer interfaces.
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Mentioned by Jeffrey Sachs as a book written by Ray Kurzweil about creating a mind and the secrets of human thought.
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