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About the reptilian brain, from this article: [1] > Perhaps the most famous example of puzzle-piece thinking is the “triune brain”: the idea that the human bra
by ebruchez 6y ago
About the reptilian brain, from this article: [1]
> Perhaps the most famous example of puzzle-piece thinking is the “triune brain”: the idea that the human brain evolved in three layers. The deepest layer, known as the lizard brain and allegedly inherited from reptile ancestors, is said to house our instincts. The middle layer, called the limbic system, allegedly contains emotions inherited from ancient mammals. And the topmost layer, called the neocortex, is said to be uniquely human—like icing on an already baked cake—and supposedly lets us regulate our brutish emotions and instincts.
Is Hawkins another victim of that myth, or is the myth not a myth but closer to reality after all?
[1] https://nautil.us/issue/98/mind/that-is-not-how-your-brain-works https://nautil.us/issue/98/mind/that-is-not-how-your-brain-w...
- gamegoblin 6y agoIn the introduction to the book, Hawkins says he makes many gross oversimplifications for the lay reader, so maybe this is one of them. He seems well versed in neuroscience research, so I would be surprised if he truly believes the simple model.
- periheli0n 6y agoAs someone who is quite versed in Neuroscience and AI, and who has read Hawkins’ papers, I am still waiting to see the gross simplifications be filled with depth. He does go into more detail than what’s written, but it is more sidestepping rather than resolving the gross simplifications.
- ebruchez 6y agoI should have read the article first. I touches on that exact question I raised above!