Overview
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Explore the fascinating comparison between human and primate intelligence in this 44-minute lecture by Amanda Seed from the University of St Andrews. Delve into data on learning, abstraction, intuitive physics, and executive functions in both human children and non-human primates, using comparable research methods. Gain valuable insights into lower-level intelligence from the perspectives of AI, psychology, and neuroscience. Discover the similarities and differences in cognitive abilities across species, enhancing your understanding of evolutionary cognitive development and the unique aspects of human intelligence.
Syllabus
How does human and primate intelligence compare?
Taught by
Simons Institute