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The Orthogonal Bet

⁠Max Bennett on A Brief History of Intelligence

Feb 15, 2025
44:49

In this episode, host Samuel Arbesman speaks with writer, researcher, and entrepreneur⁠ Max Bennett⁠. Max is the cofounder of multiple AI companies and the author of the fascinating book ⁠A Brief History of Intelligence⁠: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains. This book offers a deeply researched look at the nature of intelligence and how biological history has led to this phenomenon. It explores aspects of evolution, the similarities and differences between AI and human intelligence, many features of neuroscience, and more.

Produced by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Christopher Gates⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Music by Suno

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