Freethinkers Book Club: Max Bennett, Brief History of Intelligence

Freethinkers Book Club

Max Bennett

A Brief History of Intelligence:

Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs that Made Our Brains

Wed, Oct 23, 7:00 – 8:30 pm

Host: Karen Campbell

A Brief History of Intelligence, by Max Bennett, synthesizes the most relevant scientific knowledge and research into an easy-to-understand and engrossing evolutionary story.

Bennett, an AI entrepreneur, explores the evolutionary history of the human brain, identifying five key breakthroughs that have driven its most significant advancements. Supported by top neuroscientists in the field, his book offers a unique perspective on how AI seeks to replicate the cognitive feats achieved by our brains over billions of years of evolution.

This insightful work is essential reading for anyone interested in the brain, cognitive development, artificial intelligence, social evolution, and the defining traits of humanity. It provides not only a deeper understanding of our past but also a vision for the future.

Feel free to join if you have not read the book -- and use the following resources to learn more.

• BrainInspired 181 - Max Bennett: A Brief History of Intelligence
• BlackstoneLibrary.comhttps://www.blackstonelibrary.com/a-brief-history-of-intelligence?sp=477293
• newbooksnetwork.comhttps://newbooksnetwork.com/a-brief-history-of-intelligence
• Amazon - Max Bennett – A Brief History of Intelligence

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