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#208 – Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence

Lex Fridman Podcast

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Unraveling Brain and AI: The Future of Intelligence

This chapter examines how the brain's unified mechanisms reflect both common sense and complex thoughts, drawing parallels to AI and robotics. It addresses the engineering challenges of creating intelligent systems that lack the survival instincts of living beings while exploring the implications of integrating these systems into society. Additionally, it delves into the philosophical questions surrounding machine consciousness, emotional states, and the potential rights of intelligent systems.

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