Riskgaming The Orthogonal Bet: Exploring the history of intelligence
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Oct 30, 2024 Max Bennett, a co-founder of multiple AI companies and author of "A Brief History of Intelligence," delves into the evolution of intelligence and its complexities. He discusses the differences between human and machine memory systems and the limitations of large language models in understanding real-world contexts. The conversation also explores how language fosters social bonds and the challenges of simulating curiosity in AI. Bennett shares insights from his research and the positive reception of his book in the fields of AI and neuroscience.
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Unexpected Neuroscience Journey
- Max Bennett's curiosity about Moravec's Paradox led him to neuroscience.
- He submitted a paper to a journal, unexpectedly getting it accepted and reviewed by Carl Friston.
Evolution as a Tool
- Reverse-engineering the brain is difficult due to technological limitations.
- Bennett realized evolution could be a key to understanding the brain's development.
Algorithmic Operations and the Neocortex
- Diverse intellectual capacities can be understood as applications of one algorithmic operation.
- For example, in mammals, the neocortex enables simulation, seen in vicarious trial and error, episodic memory, and counterfactual learning.