Unpacking the Concept of Intelligence: Definitions, Principles, and Action

In summary, Intelligence is the ability to understand and act in response to a situation, using a combination of senses and thought processes. It involves weighing various possibilities and making a decision based on criteria such as morals or greed. Intelligence is expressed through actions, and without action, there is no intelligence.
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praveen
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Insight into "intelligence"

we call one mind intelligent and another not.

what is first of all "intelligence" ?


is intelligence one of the quality in "thinking process" ? If so , what are the
general rules/principles of "intelligent thinking".
 
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ability to understand, whether it be knowledge, emotions, art, etc...
 
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Thanks for the reply...

we, human beings apply our senses plus thought(mind) to "understand" whatever.

if we assume that intillegence lies in "ability to understand" as u suggested , then the very word 'ability' meaning 'able to do" is reffering to whom ? is it reffering to one external senses ability or thinking ? if it is reffering to both...then how to derive the formula of intillegence with elements( thought plus senses) of "ability" ?
 
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I think intelligence is the ability to act in response to a cause with an effect that is dynamically determined by a brain/cpu to be a good idea. For instance, if you just hardwire a tree-dwelling robot to respond to movement by firing off twenty machine guns at an unsuspecting squirrel, then that's not intelligent or intelligence. The robot did not weigh various possibilities or use algorithims (as in the case of intelligent robots) or free will (as in the case of humans) to determine that firing at the squirrel was a better thing to do than not firing. The algorithms need not even be correct; if the robot was pre-programed to be biased toward going all Rambo on the squirrel, it still would have arrived at that decision by weighing the choices and deciding that one was better. Now saying that one choice is "better" than another is a touchy subject. As we all know, people can know that something is the right thing to do, but instead do something that we know is the wrong thing to do. There are two ways this could come about: if the robot was also programmed to lean towards things based on criteria other than morals and instead on criteria such as greed. The second way is if a human uses free will to choose an option.
 
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Sven Tingblad said:
I think intelligence is the ability to act in ...

This mean "Intelligene can be ONLY expressed in an ACTION" ?

if there is no Action, there is no "Intelligence" ?
 
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praveen said:
This mean "Intelligene can be ONLY expressed in an ACTION" ?

if there is no Action, there is no "Intelligence" ?

I think that the intelligent thing to do in some situations is not to respond.
 

What is intelligence?

Intelligence is a complex concept that refers to the ability to acquire and apply knowledge, think abstractly, reason, and adapt to new situations.

Is intelligence determined by genetics or environment?

There is ongoing debate about the relative contributions of genetics and environment to intelligence. While research suggests that genetics play a role in determining intelligence, environmental factors such as education, nutrition, and opportunities for learning also have a significant impact.

Can intelligence be measured?

Intelligence can be measured using various standardized tests, such as IQ tests. However, it is important to note that these tests may not capture the full range of abilities that make up intelligence, and should not be the sole measure of a person's intelligence.

Can intelligence be improved?

While genetics may play a role in intelligence, research has shown that intelligence is not fixed and can be improved through education, learning, and experience. Additionally, engaging in activities that stimulate the brain, such as puzzles and games, can also help improve intelligence.

Are there different types of intelligence?

There are various theories of intelligence that propose different types of intelligence, such as emotional intelligence, creative intelligence, and practical intelligence. However, there is still ongoing debate about the validity of these theories and whether intelligence can be divided into distinct categories.

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