What is Human Intelligence?

Please join us this Sunday as we explore the question of Intelligence. This session will be moderated by Glenn. We will meet at the CAPTAIN MELVILLE, 34 Franklin St in Melbourne CBD, at 2.00pm for 2.15pm start sharp.

There is no pre-requisite preparation necessary, nor a philosophical background; all that is required is a curious mind. These discussions are both a Socrates Cafe style discussion and lively metaphysical dojo, in the spirit of learning and friendly debate, so please feel free to challenge assumptions and be prepared have your own assumptions challenged!

Find below some questions to consider, however these are free-ranging events and the below serve merely as a springboard towards a deeper discussion in waters unknown...

Some points and questions to consider before the event:

• What is intelligence?
• What are the differences between human, animal and artificial intelligence? Which differences matter?
• Is intelligence best thought of as a capacity, a process or or an outcome?
• Are IQ tests useful? If so, useful for what?
• Is intelligence distinguished from wisdom, creativity or rationality? Why?
• Intelligence is biologically costly. Why do you think we evolved it at all? What problems does it solve?
• Are humans intelligent because of individual brains or cumulative culture?
• In what sense is AI intelligent or not? If it can do intelligent things, should we say its intelligent?
• Is it just that intelligent people are rewarded in the market and society? Are there stupid people? How should they be treated?

Hope to see you there!