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I'd strongly disagree that intelligence has a clear meaning. Depending on who you ask, you can get answers anywhere from "slime molds are intelligent" (they can

• Ajedi32 3y ago
  But would anyone disagree with "humans are more intelligent than slime molds"? This feels like a re-hash of the argument discussed in the article.
  • pixl97 3y ago
    The problem with human intelligence is saying 'if a human can do it, it is intelligence' doesn't break down the problem space correctly. It also leaves potential gaps where a system could have a form of intelligence humans do not leading to humans misjudging that systems capabilities abd that could lead to disaster (common AI risk scenario).
    • blowski 3y ago
      Reminds me of the book “Other Minds”, where the author discusses consciousness in octopuses.
• pixl97 3y ago
  Most people you ask aren't going to have an opinion that is worth voicing even if they do happen to voice it. People love to think in binary, yes/no situations, but reality isn't kind enough to present many of those in complex situations. Instead most systems live in a gradient. Sorties paradox becomes our primary means of argument and not a varying set of classification systems that break down the different pieces that belong to systems that have intelligence. Myself, I consider both examples intelligent, but one has vastly more capabilities.