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Max Bennett, "A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, Ai, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains" (Mariner Books, 2023)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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The Evolution of Mentalizing in Primates

Exploring how early primates developed the ability to think about thinking and understand intentions, leading to theory of mind, social alliances, and cognitive simulations. Highlighting the significance of incorporating beneficial cognitive traits into AI systems while avoiding negative aspects observed in primate behavior.

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