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What is Intelligence? Brains, Evolution, and A.I. with Max Bennett
Love and Philosophy
Evolution of Brain Structures in Mammals and Non-Mammalian Vertebrates
The chapter explores the evolution of brain structures like the neocortex, hippocampus, amygdala, and olfactory cortex in mammals, comparing them to non-mammalian vertebrates and discussing their functions in object recognition. It delves into predictive coding and generative modeling in the neocortex, highlighting how mammals can simulate and predict the external world. Additionally, the conversation explores intelligence, mentalizing, and simulation in animals and humans, connecting neuroscience research to artificial intelligence and language evolution.
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