Name: Get ready for hybrid thinking
Uploaded: 2014-06-02T15:02:05Z
Duration: 9 min 39 s
Description: Two hundred million years ago, our mammal ancestors developed a new brain feature: the neocortex. This stamp-sized piece of tissue (wrapped around a brain the size of a walnut) is the key to what humanity has become. Now, futurist Ray Kurzweil suggests, we should get ready for the next big leap in brain power, as we tap into the computing power in the cloud.

Two hundred million years ago, our mammal ancestors developed a new brain feature: the neocortex. This stamp-sized piece of tissue (wrapped around a brain the size of a walnut) is the key to what humanity has become. Now, futurist Ray Kurzweil suggests, we should get ready for the next big leap in brain power, as we tap into the computing power in the cloud.

Ray Kurzweil: Get ready for hybrid thinking

Get ready for hybrid thinking

Advancements in brain-scanning technology are revealing the intricate ways our thoughts shape and are shaped by the brain.

Future integration of our neocortex with cloud-based artificial intelligence could significantly expand human cognition.

Neocortex evolution 200M years ago enabled mammals to think dynamically, setting the stage for today's technological leaps.