The Evolution of Intelligence: From Slime Mold to Human Brains

Intelligent life is all around us, but is all intelligent life equal?

Or, put another way, what sets human intelligence apart from the intelligence of other people? This video is a bit different from what I typically do on this channel. It's a bit more of a journey through the evolution of intelligence, from simple algorithmic neural networks to organisms capable of complex thought.

Key Takeaways:

✅ Instinct is different from what we typically describe as intelligence

✅ The NOTCH2NL mutation contributed to making us humans

✅ There may be limits to our cognition that we may not be aware of