BI 182: John Krakauer Returns… Again
Brain Inspired
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Converging Interests and Discontinuities in Emergence
The chapter explores the tension between general principles and emergent properties, using the example of understanding the boiling point of water. It discusses the idea of different species exhibiting intelligent behavior and debates the success of model-free versus model-based approaches. The speakers also discuss transitions and hierarchical control in evolution and express a pessimistic viewpoint about human cognition and its potential impact on the planet.
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