Explore the neural mechanisms of intelligence in this first part of a three-part lecture series presented by Mayank Mehta from the University of California, Los Angeles. Delve into the debate surrounding intelligence metrics and discover how intelligence can exist without language, allowing for its study in animals. Gain insights into precise measurements of neural mechanisms in animals and uncover the underlying algorithms of intelligence. Examine the potential for understanding intelligence beyond traditional human-centric perspectives in this 1-hour 14-minute talk from IPAM's Mathematics of Intelligences Tutorials at UCLA.