First hour with Max is at What is Intelligence?
In this bonus hour, Max and Andrea explore the intricate relationship between the brain, language, and algorithmic creations. The conversation delves into how Broca's area and other brain regions impact language development, and how the curriculum of evolution may shape our understanding of behavior and intelligence. It draws intriguing parallels between human learning mechanisms and AI development, highlighting the differences in their evolution and potential future paths. The episode also touches upon ethical considerations, the future of AI, including large language models, and the philosophical implications of AI-human coexistence.
00:00 Introduction and Evolution of Language
00:28 Birds and General Learning Systems
01:59 Instincts and Language Learning
03:33 Joint Attention and Proto Conversations
04:32 Challenges in Teaching Language to Primates
07:17 Evolutionary Explanations for Language
08:43 Group Selection and Language Stabilit…
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