Morphing Intelligence: From IQ Measurement to Artificial Brains

Malabou (philosophy, Kingston Univ., London) here examines our morphing concept of intelligence, tracing this transformation through three stages. The first is the measuring and defining of intelligence via IQ tests and genetics. The second stage adds elements of education, habits, and outside factors, showing how each can play a role in intelligence. The third point is somewhat of a merging of what Malabou refers to as "natural" intelligence with artificial intelligence. At this phase, the boundaries of each of these ways of thinking about intelligence become blurry or begin to disappear. As with any evolving notions on ways of thinking about topics and theories, Malabou's ideas determine that such alterations may appear seamless because we are living through this last stage, in which our knowledge of the brain and advancements in artificial intelligence continue to grow. But this third stage isn't without dangers, as the author warns that we must take a philosophical approach in determining the boundaries of artificial intelligence.