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Max Bennett

AI entrepreneur and author of A Brief History of Intelligence. He offers insights on the evolution of intelligence and the ethical considerations of AI.

Top 10 podcasts with Max Bennett

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137 snips
Apr 21, 2024 • 40min

Should You Get Out of Your Comfort Zone?

Guests discuss the importance of stepping out of comfort zones for personal growth and creativity. They explore openness to new experiences, art appreciation, and the balance between exploration and exploitation in decision-making. Personal anecdotes and insights on embracing the unknown are shared, encouraging listeners to take a personality quiz and provide feedback.
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84 snips
Oct 2, 2024 • 2h 18min

Max Bennett (on the history of intelligence)

Max Bennett, a passionate researcher and author specializing in brain science, joins the discussion to explore the evolution of intelligence. He shares insights on how neurons developed and details the intriguing concept of reinforcement learning. The conversation dives into the historical context of emotions in the human brain and how artificial intelligence is being programmed to experience curiosity. Bennett also tackles the paper clip conundrum and the role of language in shaping thought processes, making for a fascinating exploration of cognition and AI.
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45 snips
Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 58min

A Brief History of Biological and Artificial Intelligence with Max Bennett

Max Bennett, author of A Brief History of Intelligence, discusses the five major breakthroughs in evolution leading to human brains and cognition. Topics explored include the emergence of multicellular organisms, the evolution of brains, the role of dopamine and serotonin, trial and error learning, the development of the mammal brain, energy efficiency, and understanding primate abilities and brain function.
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Dec 25, 2023 • 1h 28min

BI 181 Max Bennett: A Brief History of Intelligence

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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Jul 15, 2024 • 1h 7min

Ep67 "How did human brains get runaway intelligence? "

Join David Eagleman and Max Bennett as they delve into the evolutionary journey of intelligence in the animal kingdom, highlighting the development of large brains in primates due to social complexities and the cognitive abilities of primates in determining hierarchy within societies. They also explore the concept of theory of mind in both primates and artificial intelligence, offering insights into the evolution of human language and the crucial role of mentalizing in effective communication.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 9min

Max Bennett, "A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, Ai, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains" (Mariner Books, 2023)

Max Bennett, an AI entrepreneur and neuroscientist, discusses the evolution of nervous systems from tiny worms to modern AI. The podcast explores how AI has mimicked neural networks and the connection between human brains and AI architecture. The framework of five breakthroughs in brain evolution is compared to technological innovation, highlighting the similarities between new brain capabilities and new skills in mammals.
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May 23, 2024 • 15min

A Brief History of Intelligence

Max Bennett explains the evolution of intelligence from primitive worms to mammals with neocortex. He also discusses the challenges of AI safety and the risks associated with AI systems misunderstanding human intentions, with a focus on the paperclip problem and the evolution of mentalizing in early primates.
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Oct 30, 2024 • 45min

The Orthogonal Bet: Exploring the history of intelligence

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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Nov 18, 2024 • 33min

A Brief History of Intelligence: Exploring AI, Values, and the Future of Work with Max Bennett

Max Bennett, an AI entrepreneur and author of A Brief History of Intelligence, discusses the evolution of intelligence and the ethical dilemmas surrounding AI. He delves into how human intelligence developed over 600 million years and contrasts it with current AI approaches, stressing the importance of understanding human-like reasoning. Bennett also explores AI's potential in education and labor, advocating for AI as a tool for fostering critical thinking. This conversation sheds light on balancing automation with human values in our future.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 59min

What is Intelligence? Brains, Evolution, and A.I. with Max Bennett

Author Max Bennett discusses the evolution of intelligence, AI, and the interplay between human brains and AI systems. Topics include the history of intelligence, the role of language in mental simulations, AI's potential for continuous learning, and the challenges in replicating human brain learning abilities.