Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience
About this podcast
Join Lex Fridman in this insightful conversation with Jeff Hawkins, the visionary founder of the Redwood Center for Theoretical Neuroscience and Numenta. Delve into Hawkins' groundbreaking work, from his 2004 book 'On Intelligence' to the cutting-edge 'Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence' (2017-2019). This episode explores his relentless pursuit to reverse-engineer the neocortex and proposes novel AI architectures inspired by the human brain, including Hierarchical Temporal Memory (HTM). The discussion critically examines the limitations of current machine learning approaches and the enduring challenge of achieving true intelligence. Hawkins passionately argues that understanding the human brain is not only key to comprehending intelligence but also the fastest path to developing truly intelligent machines. Tune in to explore the profound mysteries of the brain and the future of AI.
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