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#208 – Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence

Lex Fridman Podcast

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The Power of Prediction in Intelligence

This chapter explores the vital role of models and prediction in human intelligence, likening brain processes to architectural designs that help visualize potential outcomes. It highlights how the brain uses predictive frameworks to interpret sensory information and refine understanding, underscoring prediction as key to cognitive function. Additionally, it examines the evolutionary origins of intelligence, revealing how neural structures have adapted for environmental mapping and higher cognitive capabilities.

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