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Mustafa Suleyman on Intelligence and Power in the Twenty-First Century, Part One
Intelligence Squared
Intelligence Versus Consciousness
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Distinguishing between intelligence and consciousness reveals key aspects of human capability compared to AI. Intelligence encompasses problem-solving and analytical skills, primarily focusing on handling information and resolving issues. In contrast, consciousness relates to sentience and the ability to experience emotions. Current AI exhibits intelligence through its proficiency in classification and generation, yet it lacks the deeper emotional and experiential understanding inherent to human consciousness. A preferable definition of intelligence emphasizes generality, highlighting the capacity to adapt knowledge from one domain to another, akin to learning to ride a motorbike after mastering a bicycle. This 'transfer learning' is a vital characteristic that showcases human potential. Additionally, humans excel at directing attention to pertinent problems, skillfully managing emotional responses, an area where AI remains limited.
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