Brain Inspired

BI 181 Max Bennett: A Brief History of Intelligence

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Dec 25, 2023
Max Bennett, an entrepreneur and author, discusses the breakthroughs in brain evolution and their impact on intelligence. Topics covered include the role of the neocortex in simulating and imagining, counterfactual learning, episodic memory, and the challenges of building human-like AI systems.
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INSIGHT

Why Brains Evolved

  • Brains evolved to handle trade-offs, as seen in nematodes.
  • Centralized brains allow for comparing competing stimuli like food versus threats.
INSIGHT

Taxis Navigation

  • Taxis navigation exists in single-celled organisms and nematodes.
  • Multicellular organisms required a new mechanism using neurons and muscles.
ANECDOTE

Nematode Dopamine and Serotonin

  • Nematodes demonstrate dopamine's role in seeking nearby rewards.
  • Serotonin in nematodes drives satiation after consuming food.
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