Define intelligent life.

[MiP2]

Seems like a simple question, but try to answer it.
I've been thinking of it for a VERY long time, but can't get the answer.

Go!

 

[Flesh]

Intelligent life is extraterrestrial life capable of communication with humans.

And communication doesn't necessarily mean talking. E.g. Dogs can communicate with us - we don't speak the language, but it can tell us that it's happy/wants food, and it can tell when you're not happy with it.

 

[MiP2]

Intelligent life is extraterrestrial life capable of communication with humans.

And communication doesn't necessarily mean talking. E.g. Dogs can communicate with us - we don't speak the language, but it can tell us that it's happy/wants food, and it can tell when you're not happy with it.

So, let's say theres a badly disabled person. He can not communicate. Is he intelligent?

A man, who has no legs, no arms, is deaf and blind. Can not communicate. Is he intelligent?

In my opinion, yes, even though he can't communicate.

 

[Herola14]

There is no valid answers on this question because its all relative...

 

[aznguy94]

You can't "define" anything; everything is circular, relative, or subjective.

 

[Arya]

A human being is what intelligent life is.

Is intelligent and more intelligent the same thing? I only ask because you seem to be defining more of what is 'more intelligent'. In saying that, I mean, 'more intelligent than the next thing'. In which case, intelligent life could only be measured by comparison to the next best thing.

I'm not agreeing or disagreeing with you, but it's food for thought.

 

[Deacon Frost]

An un-intelligent lifeform is something that operates because of reasoning and logic.

An intelligent being is something that can operate with reasoning and logic.

A being of higher intelligence is something that can understand reasoning and logic.

Diseases are un-intelligent lifeforms. Dogs are intelligent beings. Humans are beings of higher intelligence.

 

[Angelmax]

An un-intelligent lifeform is something that operates because of reasoning and logic.

An intelligent being is something that can operate with reasoning and logic.

A being of higher intelligence is something that can understand reasoning and logic.

Diseases are un-intelligent lifeforms. Dogs are intelligent beings. Humans are beings of higher intelligence.

While intelligence is subjective and difficult to measure, this is a fairly good definition of the major distinctions between humans and non human animals.

 

While intelligence is subjective and difficult to measure, this is a fairly good definition of the major distinctions between humans and non human animals.

I'll do one better and define intelligence as the capacity to change behavioural survival strategy to meet the current environmental conditions without undergoing a genetic revision. That is: the capacity of an organism or group of organisms to further its own existence in accordance with changing events; above and beyond the slow process of natural and other forms of evolutionary selection.

 

[Viz]

define intelligence

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
a unit responsible for gathering and interpreting information about an enemy
news: information about recent and important events; "they awaited news of the outcome"
Intelligence is an umbrella term used to describe a property of the mind that encompasses many related abilities, such as the capacities to reason
The Intelligence is a lo-fi post-punk rock band from Seattle, founded by Lars Finberg, drummer of the A Frames.

Intelligence is a game which can only be played with hurtful words!

(MY Definition)

 

[MiP2]

I'll do one better and define intelligence as the capacity to change behavioural survival strategy to meet the current environmental conditions without undergoing a genetic revision. That is: the capacity of an organism or group of organisms to further its own existence in accordance with changing events; above and beyond the slow process of natural and other forms of evolutionary selection.

Well mr. know it all, I think that is a perfect answer =|