A Brief History of Intelligence

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by Max S. Bennett · 2023

A popular-science account of the evolution of intelligence, tracing five major breakthroughs that shaped animal and human brains. The book connects evolutionary neuroscience with the development and future possibilities of artificial intelligence, explaining what biological intelligence can teach us about AI.

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Deep Questions with Cal Newport
Cal Newport argues meaningful work needs better boundaries
The episode connects distraction, workplace design, and AI adoption to the harder question of how people protect meaning while getting important work done.
Aug 10, 2026 · 1h 5m

1 episode featuring A Brief History of Intelligence

Cal Newport argues meaningful work needs better boundaries