Effective Altruism Book Club - A Brief History Of Intelligence By Max Bennet
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What is intelligence—and how did it evolve into the complex systems we see today, including AI?
Join us for a discussion of A Brief History of Intelligence by Max Bennett, which explores how learning, decision-making, and cognition emerged over time, from simple organisms to humans and modern artificial systems.
While anyone is welcome, we’ll frame part of the conversation through an effective altruism lens, including:
- What this implies about the future of AI
- How to think about moral patienthood (which beings matter morally)
- Whether there are overlooked opportunities to do good related to animal or artificial minds
Whether you’ve read the whole book or just want to engage with the ideas, come join a thoughtful, EA-focused discussion.
This event takes place in an apartment community room. Doors open at 6 but discussion likely won't start until 7. If any questions, please reach out to effectivealtruismchicago@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!