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Jeff Hawkins: Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence

Lex Fridman Podcast

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The Neocortex: Evolution and Beyond

This chapter examines the evolutionary importance of the neocortex and its role in enhancing cognitive abilities that allow for abstract thought beyond survival needs. It explores the potential for interplanetary travel and introduces the 'thousand brain theory of intelligence' while discussing the mechanics of human perception and spatial understanding.

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