William James Definition Of Intelligence

Intelligence as degree of ability to reach the same goal by different means (problem-solving in changing/novel circumstances); extended here to collectives.

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Diverse Intelligence
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Research program studying intelligence at multiple scales and substrates; proposed as relevant to implications of mnemonic improvisation.

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