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Dennis defines intelligence as:
*Intelligence *This is the ability to evaluate relative importances; the ability to note differences and similarities between them. That is ok for starters, but the definition needs more: *Intelligence* This is the ability to evaluate relative importances; the ability to note differences and similarities between them. And to be able to compute the most superior computation from the evaluated data. Intelligence without wisdom is dangerous. *Def of wisdom: 1. * The ability to discern or judge what is true, right, or lasting; insight. *2. *the ability or result of an ability to think and act utilizing knowledge, experience, understanding, common sense, and insight *3. *accumulated knowledge, erudition, or enlightenment 4. a specialized degree of knowledge based on the lessons gained from accumulated experience. *Wisdom of the ages*: the knowledge gained from the lessons learned (tried, tested and true) from the great minds of generations past. Ex: The book of proverbs. http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%201 *Com′mon sense′ * *n. * sound practical judgment independent of specialized knowledge or training; normal native intelligence. A sense that everyone is expected to have and use. Failure to have and use common sense could result in having the person institutionalized to protect public safety. *Stupidity* is the inability to evaluate data. *Ignorance* is the lack of data to evaluate. *Insanity: 1*. the inability to discern right from wrong. * 2.* Impaired or unsound judgment. *3.* A persistent desire to destroy. *4. *a deranged state of the mind usually occurring as a specific disorder (as schizophrenia) *5. *such unsoundness of mind or lack of understanding as prevents one from having the mental capacity required by law to enter into a particular relationship, status, or transaction or as removes one from criminal or civil responsibility *6. * extreme folly or unreasonableness *7. * something utterly foolish or unreasonable *SAGE* 1. *a* *:* wise through reflection and experience <http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solemn> 2*:* proceeding from or characterized by wisdom, prudence, and good judgment <*sage* advice> 1. <a *sage* suggestion that she think long and hard before deciding to marry at such a young age> *pru·dent * *adj.* *1. * Wise in handling practical matters; exercising good judgment or common sense. *2. * Careful in regard to one's own interests; provident. *3. * Careful about one's conduct; circumspect. ------------------------------ ------------------------------ *prudent* *1. *discreet or cautious in managing one's activities; circumspect *2. *practical and careful in providing for the future *3. *exercising good judgment or common sense
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