Hawkins, Jeff
A Thousand Brains: A New Theory of Intelligence
- ISBN 13:
- 9781541675797
- author:
- Hawkins, Jeff
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Basic Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 14 centimetres (0.30 kg)
- Genre:
- Computers, Artificial Intelligence, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The brain's fundamental workings remain shrouded in mystery. Despite advances in neuroscience, many questions remain unanswered. Neuroscientist and computer engineer Jeff Hawkins proposes a radically new approach to understanding the brain, one that challenges our current understanding of its organization and function. Hawkins' Thousand Brains Theory of Intelligence suggests that the brain is composed of thousands of individually computing units, called cortical columns. These columns process information from the outside world in the same way, building a complete model of the world. However, each column has unique connections to the rest of the body, giving it a distinct frame of reference. The brain's primary function, therefore, is not to build a single thought, but to manage the multitude of individual thoughts it experiences every moment. This new framework offers a fresh perspective on long-standing problems in neuroscience, such as the nature of pain and perception.
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