Jeff Hawkins is the cofounder of Numenta, a neuroscience research company; founder of the Redwood Neuroscience Institute; and one of the founders of the field of handheld computing. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and author of On Intelligence.
"In this fascinating book, Jeff Hawkins develops a new theory about
the nature of human intelligence and the recurrent dispute between
our old instinctive reptilian brains and the think box contained in
our mammalian neocortex. Hawkins also explores the consequences of
creating truly intelligent robots, which he suggests is achievable
within several decades."
--John Thornhill, Financial Times
"A Thousand Brains takes us on a journey from the evolution
of our brain to the extinction of our species. Along the way
Hawkins beautifully describes neuroanatomy and landmark discoveries
in neuroscience... Hawkins keeps the reader constantly
engaged."--New York Times Book Review
"Brilliant....It works the brain in a way that is nothing short of
exhilarating."--Richard Dawkins
"A Thousand Brains eloquently expresses the ultimate goal of
thousands of scientists: to understand the mechanics of the human
mind. Jeff Hawkins uses wonderfully clear and fast-moving prose to
give an accessible overview of a theory of human intelligence that
is likely to be very influential in the future."--Michael Hasselmo,
Director, Boston University Center for Systems Neuroscience
"Intriguing.... Insightful stuff for readers immersed in the
labyrinthine world of neuroscience."--Kirkus
"Jeff Hawkins' book is that rare beast: A new theory about one of
the oldest mysteries, the mystery of intelligence. The book is
thoughtful and original, erudite and visionary. A must read for
anyone interested in how the next breakthroughs in artificial
intelligence will emerge from the recent (and not so recent)
discoveries in neuroscience."--Anthony Zador, professor of
neuroscience, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
"Neuroscience has been exploring the wilderness of the brain for
well over a century. With A Thousand Brains, at last we have
a map. Jeff Hawkins takes on questions most neuroscientists don't
even dare ask, and finds answers in a new theory that explains now
only how we make sense of the world, but how we are deceived. In a
world threatened by the disintegration of truth into conspiracy and
delusion, everyone should read this remarkable book."--Henry
Markram, Professor, Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne,
founder of the Human Brain Project
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