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#208 – Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence
Lex Fridman Podcast
Prediction in Neural Activity: A Sprinter's Advantage
Neurons exhibit predictive behavior by adjusting the timing of their spikes in response to anticipated events. This manifestation of prediction results in neurons firing slightly earlier, akin to a sprinter anticipating the start of a race. When a neuron 'gets ready' for activation, it hastens its response by a few milliseconds, improving its efficiency in processing information and enabling quicker reactions.
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