This work bridges the gap between artificial intelligence and neuroscience, narrating the story of the evolution of the human brain. This story tells of five revolutionary developments that defined the brain's progress, from the first brains to the modern human brain. Each revolution arose from new brain modifications, equipping animals with new mental abilities.

These five developments form the organizational map of the book and determine the course of our journey back in time. Each revolution also has fascinating correspondences with developments in artificial intelligence. For example, the innovation that allowed AI to defeat humans in the game of Go – temporal difference learning – was discovered by our fish ancestors 500 million years ago. Solutions to current AI mysteries, such as 'common sense,' can be found in the small brain of a mouse. Where do emotions come from? Research suggests that they may have simply originated as a solution for navigation in the ancient brains of worms. By unveiling this evolutionary story, the hidden features of human intelligence and the process by which your mind was shaped are revealed.

Pages: 432, Dimensions: 12.9x12.9cm