Jeff Hawkins Knihy

From the inventor of the PalmPilot comes a groundbreaking theory of intelligence, brain function, and the future of intelligent machines. Jeff Hawkins, creator of the PalmPilot and Treo smartphone, aims to transform our understanding of both neuroscience and computing. He presents a compelling theory of how the human brain operates, arguing that computers lack true intelligence. Instead, Hawkins posits that the brain functions as a memory system, storing experiences in a manner that mirrors the world's structure. This system remembers sequences of events and their relationships, allowing for predictions based on past experiences. It is this memory-prediction mechanism that underpins intelligence, perception, creativity, and consciousness. In an engaging manner, Hawkins appeals to a wide audience, from the curious layperson to professional scientists, illustrating how a deeper understanding of brain function can lead to the creation of intelligent machines that may surpass human capabilities. Co-authored with acclaimed science writer Sandra Blakeslee, this work promises to reshape the possibilities of the technology age, offering a landmark perspective on intelligence and its implications for the future.

An author, neuroscientist, and computer engineer unveils a theory of intelligence, of understanding the brain and the future of AI. For all of neuroscience's advances, we've made little progress on its biggest question: How do simple cells in the brain create intelligence? Jeff Hawkins and his team discovered that the brain uses maplike structures to build a model of the world-not just one model, but hundreds of thousands of models of everything we know. This discovery allows Hawkins to answer important questions about how we perceive the world, why we have a sense of self, and the origin of high-level thought. 

Richmond served as a vibrant hub for railroads during the latter half of the 20th century, showcasing a diverse array of rail activity and infrastructure, including the notable Triple Crossing. The city’s railroads significantly influenced its growth, with iconic stations like Broad Street and Main Street hosting renowned streamliner trains. "Images of Rail: Richmond Railroads" captures six decades of this dynamic history, highlighting the transformations brought about by corporate mergers, urban development, and technological progress in the rail industry.

Jeff Gray won the Distinguished Flying Medal in command of a Lancaster bomber. After the war he flew the York, Hermes, Stratocruiser, Comet 4, and VC10. In this beautifully written memoir he takes the reader from agricultural work in rural Scotland to a Lancaster over Berlin, and on to the challenges of airline flying in the post-war years.

Introduction -- The making of an American Jewish leader : Untermyer's education and career as a Wall Street lawyer, 1858-1940 -- Mr. Untermyer goes to Washington : the Wall Street poacher turned Bryanite gamekeeper, 1897-14 -- Untermyer's quest for national public recognition, 1914-40 -- Untermyer as a Zionist leader in the 1920s : to be or not to be? -- Untermyer's finest hour : the boycott of Nazi Germany in the 1930s -- Conclusion -- Epilogue.