https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intelligence https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intelligence the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate on

https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intelligence https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intelligence the ability to apply knowledge to manipulate one's environment or to think abstractly as measured by objective criteria (such as tests) Manipulating the environment afaik is to increase your chances of survival.