What do people mean by “intelligence” in AGI debates?
RyanGreenblatt · x · 2026-07-27
The post says that when people use the word “intelligence,” they should be explicit about what they mean.
In particular, it asks whether they are talking about the full bundle of cognitive abilities — including speed, quantity, and learned skills — rather than treating intelligence as a single vague trait. It is a short but pointed reminder that AGI debates often mix together different capabilities under one label.
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