AI & THE BRAIN: How Different Are They?
AI & THE BRAIN: How Different Are They? Β 
Podcast: The Next Big Idea
Published On: Thu Sep 18 2025
Description: Today's AI runs on neural networks, a design originally inspired by the human brain. As these systems grow more sophisticated, they're raising a profound question: Even if they don't work exactly like our brains, could something resembling a "mind" eventually emerge from the machines we're building? Guests: Gaurav Suri and Jay McClelland Book: The Emergent Mind: How Intelligence Arises in People and Machines β€”β€”β€” Want to connect? πŸ”— Follow Rufus on LinkedIn πŸ“– Subscribe to our daily newsletter, Book of the Day βœ‰οΈ Send us an email: podcast@nextbigideaclub.com β€”β€”β€” Ready to reach 300,000 curious listeners and readers? Promote your brand, book, or product to an audience passionate about big ideas. πŸ“© Request our sponsor kit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices