René Descartes

Is any intelligence not artificial?

Is any intelligence not artificial? Well, I suppose it depends on how you define intelligence. Is it the ability to think and reason? Is it the ability to learn and adapt? Is it the capacity to solve problems and make decisions? All of these are qualities that we associate with intelligence, so it stands to reason that if something has them, then it is intelligent. But what if something has all of those qualities, yet is not artificial? Is it still intelligent? I believe the answer is yes. After all, who are we to decide what is and isn't artificial? We may think that robots and computers are artificial, but what about animals? They too can think and reason, learn and adapt, and solve problems and make decisions. So, if animals have these qualities, then why can't they be considered intelligent? The truth is, intelligence is a complex concept and it is difficult to define. So, while it is possible for something to have all the qualities of intelligence yet still not be artificial, I would argue that it is still intelligent.