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Ep118 "Why has the brain always been our hardest puzzle?" with Matthew Cobb

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Understanding AI and the Brain: A Complex Interplay

This chapter explores the evolution of AI, particularly large language models, and their implications for our understanding of the brain. Through discussions on the explainability crisis, historical contributions, and the limitations of scientific metaphors, it examines the intricate relationship between human cognition and artificial intelligence. The conversation also highlights ongoing challenges in neuroscience and the potential for novel insights to bridge gaps in our understanding of neural systems.

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