--- product_id: 670772986 title: "A Brief History of Intelligence: Why the Evolution of the Brain Holds the Key to the Future of AI" price: "£10.98" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/670772986-a-brief-history-of-intelligence-why-the-evolution-of-brain store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # A Brief History of Intelligence: Why the Evolution of the Brain Holds the Key to the Future of AI **Price:** £10.98 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A Brief History of Intelligence: Why the Evolution of the Brain Holds the Key to the Future of AI - **How much does it cost?** £10.98 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/670772986-a-brief-history-of-intelligence-why-the-evolution-of-brain) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Bridges the gap between AI and neuroscience by telling the story of how the brain came to be.''I found this book amazing'' Daniel Kahneman, Winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics and bestselling author of Thinking Fast & SlowThe entirety of the human brain’s 4-billion-year story can be summarised as the culmination of five evolutionary breakthroughs, starting from the very first brains, all the way to the modern human brains. Each breakthrough emerged from new sets of brain modifications, and equipped animals with a new suite of intellectual faculties.These five breakthroughs are the organising map to this book, and they make up our itinerary for our adventure back in time. Each breakthrough also has fascinating corollaries to breakthroughs in AI. Indeed, there will be plenty of such surprises along the way. For instance: the innovation that enabled AI to beat humans in the game of Go – temporal difference reinforcement learning – was an innovation discovered by our fish ancestors over 500 million years ago. The solutions to many of the current mysteries in AI – such as ‘common sense’ – can be found in the tiny brain of a mouse. Where do emotions come from? Research suggests that they may have arisen simply as a solution to navigation in ancient worm brains. Unravelling this evolutionary story will reveal the hidden features of human intelligence and with them, just how your mind came to be. Review: Evolutionary account of how intelligence emerged - Brief History of Intelligence offers a clear, evolutionary account of how intelligence emerged from simple organisms to human minds. Bennett explains neuroscience and biology in an accessible way without oversimplifying. The strength of the book lies in linking brain evolution to modern questions about artificial intelligence. It avoids hype, focusing instead on constraints, trade-offs, and real mechanisms of thinking. Overall, it’s a thoughtful read for anyone curious about where intelligence comes from—and where it might go. Review: Mind blowing insights - This is a walk through the museum of REAL intelligence.....and the precursor of artificial intelligence. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #5,254 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #2 in Neurology #15 in Anthropology (Books) #17 in Computer Science Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,152 Reviews | ## Images ![A Brief History of Intelligence: Why the Evolution of the Brain Holds the Key to the Future of AI - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71KHPnjFUKL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Evolutionary account of how intelligence emerged *by S***R on 12 January 2026* Brief History of Intelligence offers a clear, evolutionary account of how intelligence emerged from simple organisms to human minds. Bennett explains neuroscience and biology in an accessible way without oversimplifying. The strength of the book lies in linking brain evolution to modern questions about artificial intelligence. It avoids hype, focusing instead on constraints, trade-offs, and real mechanisms of thinking. Overall, it’s a thoughtful read for anyone curious about where intelligence comes from—and where it might go. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Mind blowing insights *by P***I on 11 April 2026* This is a walk through the museum of REAL intelligence.....and the precursor of artificial intelligence. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great read *by V***I on 25 July 2024* The book is written in a similar fashion as Sapiens by Harrari. Here the author covers the evolution of intelligence. The book covers types of intelligence from lower life forms all the way to humans. It also explains in depth what makes human brain different from other beings. Human brain is only a scaled up version of a chimpanzee brain, yet we are far more superior in terms of intelligence. The explanations covered in the book was a food for thought for me. It also made me feel how special of a brain we have. This motivates me to make maximum use of it by learning, engaging and taking care of its health in this short lifetime that I have. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/670772986-a-brief-history-of-intelligence-why-the-evolution-of-brain](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/670772986-a-brief-history-of-intelligence-why-the-evolution-of-brain) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-04*