The Awe of Artificial Intelligence

Breaking it down: biology and its replication

How Intelligent Are We, Really?

This is a question that has captured our minds for much of human history. So much so, that from the I.Q. to the E.Q., to standardized tests that students are forced to take, we have searched for the appropriate measure of human intelligence for decades now.

We know, with complete certainty, that we are more intelligent than other primates. We know this because, despite the fact that we have no real extraordinary physical capability, we have managed to out-smart most of the animal kingdom.

We have used our intelligence to create, problem-solve, adapt, build technology, and therefore surprise any predator that may come our way, regardless of its herculean strength or secret biological weapon.

The evolution of civilized society and the age of enlightenment stand as a testament to how far we’ve come using our intelligence. Human intelligence has led to scientific discoveries, the creation of art, the rise of culture, and the advancement of society through the use of technology.

Replicating Human Intelligence

We tend to take the complexity of human intelligence for granted. Today, we’re…