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Intelligence defined by consequence, not just capability

The author argues that intelligence is fundamentally tied to consequence and adaptive alignment, suggesting that capabilities detached from these aspects are not true intelligence but rather a form of profound stupidity. This perspective challenges the notion of progress when cognitive brilliance is misapplied due to misalignment. AI

IMPACT Challenges the definition of intelligence in AI, suggesting a focus on alignment and consequence is crucial for true progress.

RANK_REASON Opinion piece from a social media platform discussing the nature of intelligence.

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Intelligence defined by consequence, not just capability

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · athinkerinnature ·

    Capability unmoored from consequence is not intelligence at all. It may be the very form of stupidity that a cognitively brilliant but adaptively misaligned spe

    Capability unmoored from consequence is not intelligence at all. It may be the very form of stupidity that a cognitively brilliant but adaptively misaligned species has learned to mistake for progress. 🌱 https:// athinkerinnature.substack.com/ p/what-intelligence-actually-is # In…