Jeff Hawkins, Sandra Blakeslee
What’s inside
On Intelligence is a compelling treatise on the workings of the human brain and the future of intelligent machines. Written by Jeff Hawkins with Sandra Blakeslee, the book delves into the theory of neocortical processing to explain human intelligence and perception. Hawkins introduces the ‘Memory-Prediction Framework’, a model proposing that the brain is primarily a prediction machine, and intelligence is based on the ability to predict future events based on past experiences. The authors discuss the implications of this theory for the development of artificial intelligence and how future machines might emulate human thought processes.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding of the Memory-Prediction Framework of brain function
- Insights into the potential future of artificial intelligence
- Appreciation for the complexity of human intelligence
- Enhanced perspective on how technology may mimic cognitive processes
Key Points
- The human brain as a prediction machine
- Introduction to Memory-Prediction Framework
- How the neocortex processes information
- Comparison between human and machine intelligence
- The future of artificial intelligence
Who’s it For
- neuroscience enthusiasts
- students of cognitive science
- AI researchers
- technology professionals
- general readers interested in brain function
About the author
Jeff Hawkins is a renowned inventor and neuroscientist, known for developing the PalmPilot. Alongside his technology ventures, Hawkins has a deep fascination with the human brain and theoretical neuroscience. His pursuit to understand the brain has led him to found the Redwood Neuroscience Institute, now a part of the Numenta, where he applies his theories to artificial intelligence.