Blaise Agüera's new book explores the nature of intelligence and AI consciousness
ivanhzhao · x · 2026-09-01
The author recommends "What Is Intelligence" by Blaise Agüera. Unlike typical business-style books on consciousness, it delves into intuitive understanding of AI, why it works (is it a form of life or "civilization"?), and the distinctions between silicon neural networks, biological neurons, and bee networks. Written in 2025 by a modern ML system builder, it offers a grounded perspective on fast-moving AI developments, with a web version available for reference.
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