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The idea that intelligence is problem solving is quite limited. It's like trying to frame every problem as an economic problem (with a single profit/loss dimension).

> The entire human body functions similarly to the brain

That's a bit of a stretch.




> The idea that intelligence is problem solving is quite limited

That what is it, or at least, what else can it do in your view?


It can discuss the nature of intelligence, for example.


So, trying to solve problems about the nature of intelligence?


Make art. Tell stories. Admire the landscape.

And on the other hand, solving problems is often not done by intelligence but by guessing, or intuition.


I'm not sure you need intelligence to appreciate beauty.

> solving problems is often not done by intelligence but by guessing, or intuition

Have you any evidence that this is a significant and useful strategy.


Depends on which scale you pick I guess




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