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Jeff Hawkins: Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Exploring Intelligence and Consciousness

This chapter investigates the nature of intelligence, emphasizing the significance of embodiment and interaction with the environment. It examines the distinctions between self-awareness and consciousness, considering their implications for intelligent systems and their societal perceptions. Furthermore, the discussion addresses philosophical questions about perception and the brain's construction of sensory experiences, illustrated through the phenomenon of phantom limbs.

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