#208 Jeff Hawkins: The Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence

Published: Aug. 8, 2021, 4:30 a.m.

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\nOUTLINE:
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\n(00:00) - Introduction
\n(10:35) - Collective intelligence
\n(17:17) - The origin of intelligence in the human brain
\n(30:31) - How intelligent life evolved on Earth
\n(41:30) - Why humans are special in the universe
\n(44:48) - Neurons
\n(49:02) - A Thousand Brains theory of intelligence
\n(57:42) - How to build superintelligent AI
\n(1:15:41) - Sam Harris and existential risk of AI
\n(1:27:43) - Neuralink
\n(1:34:34) - Will AI prevent the self-destruction of human civilization?
\n(1:40:05) - Communicating human knowledge to alien civilizations
\n(1:50:22) - Devil's advocate
\n(1:55:16) - Human nature
\n(2:03:39) - Hardware for AI
\n(2:10:18) - Advice for young people