If you look at the history of big obstacles in understanding our world, there's usually an intuitive assumption underlying them that's wrong. Jeff Hawkins assumptionbighistory Change image and share on social
You can't imagine how much detail we know about brains. There were 28,000 people who went to the neuroscience conference this year, and every one of them is doing research in brains. A lot of data. But there's no theory. There's a little, wimpy box on top there. Jeff Hawkins 000boxbrain share on social
At times in the past, the U.S. did not restrict the number of immigrants. Jeff Hawkins immigrantnumbpast Change image and share on social
Our bodies are hanging along for the ride, but my brain is talking to your brain. And if we want to understand who we are and how we feel and perceive, we really understand what brains are. Jeff Hawkins bodybrainfeel Change image and share on social
Annexation is probably the most valuable tool a city has to ensure orderly growth and development. Jeff Hawkins annexationcitydevelopment Change image and share on social
Whatever the difference between brilliant and average brains, we are all creative. And through practice and study we can enhance our skills and talents. Jeff Hawkins averagebrainbrilliant Change image and share on social
'Dream Act' kids are like all other American kids, with the exception that they have to work harder to excel in school, they live in fear of deportation, and they worry about their future. Jeff Hawkins actamericandeportation Change image and share on social
Prediction is not just one of the things your brain does. It is the primary function of the neo-cortex, and the foundation of intelligence. Jeff Hawkins braincortexfoundation Change image and share on social
And, you know, the fact is, if you believe in evolution, we all have a common ancestor, and we all have a common ancestry with the plant in the lobby. This is what evolution tells us. And, it's true. It's kind of unbelievable. Jeff Hawkins ancestorancestrycommon share on social
Although it requires some adjustment by those already here, immigration has made the U.S.A. the most prosperous nation on Earth. Jeff Hawkins adjustmentearthimmigration Change image and share on social