I’m more intelligent than my GPS; I used it recently to find my way to two post offices, and both times it tried to make me park in the back lot where the mail trucks are.
Rat nails it. But over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that excessive intelligence is actually maladaptive. The average IQ is stuck where it is for a reason. I’ll leave it to others to discuss why…
That was a very popular notion in he USA during the Progressive Era, and got more popular in parts of Europe in the 1930s and ’40s.
It ultimately turned out rather badly in both places, especially in Europe.
You probably heard about the Europe thing, but not the Progressive Era thing. For some reason, that part of history gets neglected. Probably has something to do with the politics of many of the government employees who do the teaching.
It’s only a matter of time before we have a Terminator scenario and we all are obliterated. Mark my words: if we don’t kill ourselves off from all out civil war, machines will for sure.
That’s the $64.000 question: What can we do about regular intelligence? Most Americans are happily conditioned to assume that only digital technologies deliver real-world solutions to human problems. If we were to measure their regular intelligence, I’d say it’d be around IQ 75 or 80, and dropping.
The “Smart Phone” and Social Media have had the most deleterious effects on the ability for young and old to concentrate, comprehend, and develop intelligence, period. Constant notifications to be looked at with worthless content, along with it being mostly photos or videos of which take little if any intelligence or discipline. Just emotional stimulation. It is no surprise that their are so many ADD and OCD’s today. Combine this with Public Education infected with the same, along with parents at home being phone zombies, then there you have it in general. That’s my story and I’m sticking with it.
Scientists have been coming out with stuff for regular….hmm, maybe irregular ….intelligence for decades. Contrary to public beliefs , the Benzodiazepine group of drugs wasn’t created by drug company marketers .
BE THIS GUY 11 months ago
Heard Tesla is developing a microchip they can insert in your brain. What could go wrong with that?
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-65717487.amp
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BasilBruce 11 months ago
I’m more intelligent than my GPS; I used it recently to find my way to two post offices, and both times it tried to make me park in the back lot where the mail trucks are.
Alexander the Good Enough 11 months ago
Rat nails it. But over the years, I’ve come to the conclusion that excessive intelligence is actually maladaptive. The average IQ is stuck where it is for a reason. I’ll leave it to others to discuss why…
ronaldspence 11 months ago
if ignorance was really bliss, we would be the happiest nation in the world…
DennisinSeattle Premium Member 11 months ago
Rat gets it right for once.
sirbadger 11 months ago
Eugenics?
The dude from FL Premium Member 11 months ago
We’re going backwards at top speed
blunebottle 11 months ago
Artificial Intelligence is no substitute for the real thing.
blunebottle 11 months ago
Besides, A.I. don’t got no soul.
Studebaker Hoch 11 months ago
Meta’s AI chief Yann Lecrun says AI is not yet as smart as a dog, so if you need some help with your homework, ask a dog.
MayCauseBurns 11 months ago
We need more common sense.
Ellis97 11 months ago
AI will eventually take over the world and enslave humanity.
eric_harris_76 11 months ago
That was a very popular notion in he USA during the Progressive Era, and got more popular in parts of Europe in the 1930s and ’40s.
It ultimately turned out rather badly in both places, especially in Europe.
You probably heard about the Europe thing, but not the Progressive Era thing. For some reason, that part of history gets neglected. Probably has something to do with the politics of many of the government employees who do the teaching.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=progressive.era+eugenics+sterilization
minty_Joe 11 months ago
It’s only a matter of time before we have a Terminator scenario and we all are obliterated. Mark my words: if we don’t kill ourselves off from all out civil war, machines will for sure.
happyinvenice23 11 months ago
Good morning Steph, You finally got one Very Right On! Thank You
ladykat 11 months ago
I think I’m intelligent, but that’s just my opinion.
RitaGB 11 months ago
If public schools were a priority for most states, students would learn to make the best of whatever intelligence they possess.
wordsmeet 11 months ago
That’s the $64.000 question: What can we do about regular intelligence? Most Americans are happily conditioned to assume that only digital technologies deliver real-world solutions to human problems. If we were to measure their regular intelligence, I’d say it’d be around IQ 75 or 80, and dropping.
Chris 11 months ago
they can only fix what they can fix. :J
kaycstamper 11 months ago
No, I think it’s gone down…
tripwire45 11 months ago
Try reading books, learning how to think critically, and especially don’t listen to popular news, any politician, or social media.
oish 11 months ago
But AI influences how people think.
It’s not manipulation, it’s AI-pulation
Radish the wordsmith 11 months ago
What can you do with a right wing that prefers to lie and stay ignorant?
gregcomn 11 months ago
Once electronic bandwidth exceeds intellectual bandwidth, it’s game over.
Cameron1988 Premium Member 11 months ago
Made me think of this
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V_wZK_QYmI
Goat from PBS 11 months ago
Regular intelligence depends. How good is the school system in teaching actual useful information?
I’ve thought it’s been trending on D- or F territory.
ElwoodP 11 months ago
AI is no match for Natural Stupidity.
zeexenon 11 months ago
Quite the reverse, this old programmer saw through that sweet stubborn unhelpful logic voice, and had some great fun pushing her buttons.
Buckeye67 11 months ago
Doing away with the teacher’s unions would be a good start towards raising intelligence levels.
larslarson 11 months ago
The “Smart Phone” and Social Media have had the most deleterious effects on the ability for young and old to concentrate, comprehend, and develop intelligence, period. Constant notifications to be looked at with worthless content, along with it being mostly photos or videos of which take little if any intelligence or discipline. Just emotional stimulation. It is no surprise that their are so many ADD and OCD’s today. Combine this with Public Education infected with the same, along with parents at home being phone zombies, then there you have it in general. That’s my story and I’m sticking with it.
Katje 11 months ago
Don’t we need to have intelligence before we can build artificial intelligence?
SFpagan 11 months ago
Scientists have been coming out with stuff for regular….hmm, maybe irregular ….intelligence for decades. Contrary to public beliefs , the Benzodiazepine group of drugs wasn’t created by drug company marketers .
willie_mctell 11 months ago
It’s a mature technology..
b.john71 11 months ago
The difference between genius and insanity—-about a rat hair.
aerotica69 11 months ago
My counter to AI is to do the New York Times crossword…..in ink.
Otis Rufus Driftwood 11 months ago
I concur, Rat. We should start with our own intelligence. Pastis for some reason has had him being insightful much of this week.
cosman 11 months ago
Was looking at DEVO’s ‘78 album, ’Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!’..only took less than half a century, too.
jstang00 11 months ago
lol. throw more books at people.
jasonsnakelover 11 months ago
But do you know?
eddi-TBH 11 months ago
We are just smart enough to get into real trouble.
John Jorgensen 11 months ago
Yeah, really.
Sisyphos 11 months ago
Rat does get to the the Heart of the Matter, I must say!
mitchkeos Premium Member 11 months ago
Bravo!
LrdSlvrhnd 11 months ago
Nah, regular intelligence isn’t stuck where it is.
…It’s clearly getting worse.
love2cook 11 months ago
I agree Rat