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A Thousand Brains
- A New Theory of Intelligence
- Narrated by: Jamie Renell, Richard Dawkins
- Length: 8 hrs and 40 mins
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Summary
A best-selling author, neuroscientist, and computer engineer unveils a theory of intelligence that will revolutionize our understanding of the brain and the future of AI.
For all of neuroscience's advances, we've made little progress on its biggest question: How do simple cells in the brain create intelligence? Jeff Hawkins and his team discovered that the brain uses map-like structures to build a model of the world - not just one model, but hundreds of thousands of models of everything we know. This discovery allows Hawkins to answer important questions about how we perceive the world, why we have a sense of self, and the origin of high-level thought. A Thousand Brains heralds a revolution in the understanding of intelligence. It is a big-think book, in every sense of the word.
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- Abhishek A.
- 15-02-22
I seldom write a review. this book is a gem
Title says it all. Very insightful and very well narrated . highly recommended .
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- David
- 31-01-22
Insightful and inspirational - a great read
A great book, that discusses a new model of the brain, AI some deeper concepts that make you think.
The author plays down the potential risks of AI and although it takes time to learn, machines will communicate and adopt the leant skills of other machines in minimal time. They also won’t start their life with minimal knowledge - like humans.
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- Michael Dent
- 27-09-23
Not for me
...at least not in this format. I imagine the paperback has some very useful diagrams but it was a but much picturing cortical columns while you're driving! The content was generally interesting, I guess it's jarring if you're EITHER looking for neuroscience content OR AI content, but was fine for me. Skipped bits of the beginning because it got repetitive, preferred the last chapters on what intelligence means for humanity. Generally an OK book just wasn't for me.
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- François
- 23-02-24
Inspiring and extremely clear
Jeff Hawkins is such a clear and intelligible writer. His ideas are well explained, accessible, interesting and challenging. A truly inspiring read.
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- Leif
- 07-06-22
a must read.
Great, refreshing book. Really eye opening ideas within. I would reccomend to anyone interested in how our brains work and artificial intelligence.
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- MR JULIAN RODAWAY
- 14-08-23
Compelling
One of the most important and inspiring books I've ever read. A compelling and clear explanation of the theory in part 1. A fascinating exposition of the neocortex as using one fundamental algorithm. Persuasive arguments in parts 2 and 3. Delivered by a talented narrator. Prompted me to buy the print version.
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- John Higgins
- 13-06-23
Excellent - thoughtful and though provoking
A book that everyone should read, packed with a wide variety of ideas which should be widely known and considered carefully by anyone with aspirations to teach, manage or govern.
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- si
- 24-03-22
A stunning mind broadening read.
Essential reading for everyone in possession of a brain. Make this viral. In a world of information pollution this should come screaming to the front for everyone's attention.
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- Purple Badger
- 23-01-23
Essential Reading
Absolutely fascinating from start to finish and very thought provoking (no pun intended) - recommended
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- Mr EJ Hurst
- 09-01-23
Interesting
I have found this very useful and it has opened my mind to new possibilities
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