Re: [Mind's Eye] Re: people

[Ash]

I think in this instance abstract symbols are a good indicator of 
intelligence, the idea of multiple intelligences (or aptitudes) seems 
like the type of theory that would avoid the campy, 'gift from god' type 
reasoning. With diverse symbols to communicate, we can reenact our 
tactic in a hunt, tell stories about herd movements or plant/animal 
characteristics. It is the next obvious evolutionary step, as only so 
much can be carried in one mind or passed on verbally our knowledge of 
the world and the tools we use to carry it on must progress. It seems 
that the more refined and diverse an intelligence the more robust 
representations can be offered by the holder of it, that could be an 
assumption or bias though.

On 5/10/2011 3:19 PM, Chuck Bowling wrote:
What is intellect?
On Thu, May 5, 2011 at 8:18 PM, the taoist shaman <bryan...@gmail.com 
<mailto:bryan...@gmail.com>> wrote:


    is language a good or poor indicator of intellect ?