Austin Forum | Book Discussion: "A Brief History of Intelligence"

REGISTER HERE: Discussion of "A Brief History of Intelligence"

The recent book "A Brief History of Intelligence: Evolution, AI, and the Five Breakthroughs That Made Our Brains" by Max Bennett is a comprehensive and engaging exploration of the nature of intelligence, from its evolutionary origins to its potential future. Bennett draws on philosophy, psychology, neuroscience, and artificial intelligence to provide a rich and nuanced understanding of this complex phenomenon. As we come towards the end of the Austin Forum’s “AI April,” reading and discussing this book will help us understand more about both human and artificial intelligence, the similarities and differences, and the implications of artificial intelligence for the future of humanity. 

This event is open to everyone, as active discussion participants and as passive listeners. Austin Forum executive director Jay Boisseau will provide a summary of the book and moderate a discussion of its key points and main themes. We encourage everyone to read the book in advance (especially for discussion), but it is not required. We look forward to a thoughtful, lively conversation!