Question : Although every creature has faced varying problems, the components of intelligence seem universal. Is there any common ability for defining and solving problems?

Therefore, I could say that intelligence is a means of pursuing values that are considered important. This definition can change according to changes in individual values, and the common values of groups living in an era also determine the meaning of intelligence. In the future, the definition of intelligence will continue to change according to social values and types of life. It can be either a safe place to live or eternal life. And intelligence itself can be the means of acquiring it.

In my opinion, the word "reason" has a wide range; Everything could be a reason. Thus, I question "What kind of reasons could support intelligence?"

For now, my definition of intelligence is the ability to learn and then persuade a large group of people with some reasons.

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If intelligence cannot be defined by only one definition, then what exactly is the role of IQ tests? Do they truly measure intelligence, or do they only measure certain types of problem-solving skills? Does that mean IQ is unreliable, or does it simply mean that it measures only one narrow part of what we call “intelligence”?

Most of the problems we face in life don't come with ready-made answers. They are often uncertain, messy, or unexpectedly complex. In those moments, intelligence isn't just about recalling what you already know. It's the ability to quickly grasp a new situation, to separate the essence from the noise, and to see a path forward. It's about finding detours when the road is blocked, noticing small clues hidden in the confusion, and gradually shaping them into a solution.

I believe this power to overcome difficulties and open up new possibilities is what intelligence truly represents.

In a broader sense, I believe it encompasses not only logical thinking but also understanding emotions and remembering things. Therefore, everyone's intelligence is different.

When comparing computers to ordinary people, I used to think computers excelled in logical thinking and memory, but humans were superior in emotional intelligence. However, with the recent advancement of Gen AI, it seems computers have reached a level similar to humans even in emotional intelligence.

According to the Cambridge dictionary, intelligence means "the ability to learn, understand, and make judgments or have opinions based on reason".

However, as time passed, especially after the COVID-19 period ended, I did not feel that this definition was completely correct. Being smart and intelligent is different. Being able to understand and have opinions are not an absolute guarantee that you are intelligent.

But still... here's my best attempt: Intelligence is an abstract concept that generalizes the ability to predict the future.

Sometimes different ideas or events, which may seem unrelated, can actually explain each other. Discovering new knowledge by linking and applying these ideas is what I believe intelligence is.

However it has to be complex, because if it were simple we would not call it Intelligence. Rather we call it as an algorithm.

My first definition of intelligence was just ability to recognize external stimulation, but i don't think washing machine has an intellgence, so i added the rationallity condition.

In short, as our tools and challenges shift, the vocabulary shifts, and the definition of intelligence stretches from solitary reasoning to connected, adaptive, collaborative capability.

In the future, I think the definition of intelligence will keep changing. Especially since AI is taking over so many tasks that involve memory or calculation. Human intelligence might be seen less in terms of what we know, but rather in how we use creativity, judgment, and empathy. These would be things that machines can’t easily replace (hopefully).