This was a good time to update my old essay on intelligence . It is now possible to ask real AI (CHAT-GPT) if it can "understand" analogies. It's also possible to get AI assistance with the essay using Grammarly . Grammarly suggested that I rewrite several sentences for clarity. All of its suggestions were accepted. I hope you enjoy the rewrite. CHAT-GPT (Slightly corrected by Grammarly) Summarized the essay as follows: The SE-I (Surfaces and Essences Intelligence) definition of intelligence is the ability to rapidly and accurately identify the core elements of a new situation by drawing upon insightful precedents stored in memory. This involves finding strong and useful analogies. In contrast, the commonly equated intelligence quotient (IQ) focuses on individual performance on standardized tests, which may only partially capture the essence of intelligence. SE-I suggests that intelligence can be developed and is influenced by culture, and it emphasizes the importance of

  Don't Worry; Nothing to See Here . Don't worry; people will all be out of work, and tremendous social upheaval will happen but AI will solve all conceivable problems. Lots of talk about what "we" need to do.