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Jeff Beck
Mathematician turned computational neuroscientist focused on Bayesian brain ideas, active inference, and object-centered cognitive models; advocates building embodied, macroscopic physics–grounded AI and scaling Bayesian approaches.
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Dec 31, 2025
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Bayesian Brain, Scientific Method, and Models [Dr. Jeff Beck]
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Dr. Jeff Beck, a mathematician turned computational neuroscientist, shares captivating insights into AI's future. He argues that rather than scaling giant models, we should adopt brain-like approaches that prioritize efficient Bayesian inference. Jeff discusses how our brains function like scientists testing hypotheses and emphasizes the importance of macroscopic causal models over pixel-based methods. With a focus on training small object-centered models and using realistic physics for robots, he reveals a revolutionary perspective on intelligence and cognition.
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