23min chapter

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Max Bennett (on the history of intelligence)

Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard

CHAPTER

From Finance to Neuroscience: A Personal Journey

This chapter explores the surprising career transition of a New Yorker from finance to the study of artificial intelligence and neuroscience. Through humor and personal anecdotes, the speakers discuss the complexities of trading and the evolution of the neocortex, drawing parallels between human and artificial intelligence. The conversation culminates in fascinating insights into the memory functions of the brain and the evolutionary origins of neurons, illuminating the intricacies of both human cognition and biological intelligence.

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