Gary Marcus explores the origins and nature of the human mind, with his work delving into the intricacies of our psychology. His writing bridges profound scientific insights with accessible narrative, aiming to illuminate how we think and how our minds develop. Marcus's approach offers readers a fascinating journey into the mysteries of consciousness and intelligence.
"Two leaders in the [artificial intelligence] field offer a compelling analysis of the current state of the art and reveal the steps we must take to achieve a truly robust artificial intelligence." -- From book jacket
How A Tiny Number Of Genes Creates The Complexities Of Human Thought
A psychologist offers a detailed study of the genetic underpinnings of human thought, looking at the small number of genes that contain the instructions for building the vastly complex human brain to determine how these genes work, common misconceptions about genes, and their implications for the future of genetic engineering. 30,000 first printing.