Games and Decisions is supposed to be a "non-mathematical" foray introduction to Game Theory. I am not a mathematician and I would hate to read the "mathematical" treatment of the subject! This book is a difficult read for those of us who are not mathematically inclined, however it is still a good introduction to some of the concepts. My goal was to lay the groundwork for further more practical study of the Theory and how it applies to decision making.
Jeff Hawkins is the founder of both Palm Computing and Handspring. His lifelong fascination with the brain and how it works led to his study of neuroscience and ultimately to this book. In "On Intelligence", Hawkins presents what he believes is a solid framework for understanding how the brain works. Specifically he explores what it means to "have intelligence." Many of the artificial intelligence efforts underway today focus on ways to mimic the way the brain behaves without regard to how i