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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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Evolution of Nervous Systems and Brain Capabilities

Exploring the historical evolution of nervous systems from ancient animals to modern AI, with a focus on the differences between AI and human brain functions. Max Bennett discusses the challenges in understanding the brain, the unique approach of studying brain evolution, and the emergence of new behaviors through the evolution of intelligence.

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