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The document discusses the evolution of the brain and mind in humans and animals. It covers topics like the growth of the human brain in Homo Erectus, the evolution of intelligence in animals like octopuses, crows and parrots, and theories about the development of different levels of consciousness and cognitive fluidity in humans. The main conclusions are that intelligence began developing after the physical growth of the brain for non-cognitive reasons, and that intelligence is not unique to humans as it can also be seen in certain animal species.
מצגת אנגלית2
- 2. Today we are going to talk about.. • the brain growth • How the mind has evolved after the growth of the brain • mind evolution among animals
- 3. Homo Erectus
- 6. The brain capacity paradox
- 7. Increasing of the Brain Size endurance running theory Humans are the best marathon runners Extra brain cells Long legs body hair (overheating) Sweat modifications for running
- 8. Evolution of the mind First approach: 4 levels of consciousness Episodic mimetic Mythic Theoretical
- 9. Evolution of the mind • Second approach: Cognitive Fluidity Linguistic (language) Social TechnicalNatural history • Autism
- 10. Misconception of mind evolution Linear Tree of life
- 11. Intelligence in Animals Octopus can : • Classify objects by size and shape • Navigate in simple mazes • Solve problems
- 12. Intelligence in Animals The smartest birds are parrots and crows • crows can make an use tools • Crows can anticipate unique future events
- 13. Intelligence in Animals Alex the parrot
- 14. Our main conclusions • Intelligence began developing only after the physical growth of the brain due to non cognitive reasons • Intelligence is not unique to humans Human beings are less unique then they think of themselves
- 15. Thank you