A Thousand Brains

A Thousand Brains (2021) explores the fundamental nature of intelligence. It poses the theory that the brain is a collection of thousands of mini-brains, each generating and refining their own predictions. It also delves into the implications of this theory for artificial intelligence and our understanding of consciousness.

• Fans of neuroscience who are interested in the latest research
• Anyone curious about how humans think and learn
• Those ready for an in-depth guide to one of life’s great mysteries

Jeff Hawkins is a neuroscientist, entrepreneur, and computing pioneer. He cofounded Palm Computing and Handspring, where he invented the PalmPilot and the Treo smartphone. He now runs Numenta, a company and research lab which studies how the brain works, and is coauthor of the book On Intelligence.