280 | François Chollet on Deep Learning and the Meaning of Intelligence
Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
True Intelligence Lies in Adaptability
Intelligence should be defined not merely by skill or the ability to perform specific tasks, but by the capacity to learn, adapt, and handle novel situations. A system that cannot assimilate new tasks or adjust to unforeseen challenges lacks true intelligence. This distinction highlights the limitations of static programs, like symbolic AI and certain machine learning methods, which remain bound to their trained data and resist adaptation to new experiences.
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