[AntiGuv]

Since you're posting links to Wikipedia, why not just post the link to intelligence?

Intelligence is a general mental capability that involves the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend ideas and language, and learn.

That works fine as far as I'm concerned.

[Alamo-Girl]

Thank you so much for your reply!

Intelligence is a general mental capability that involves the ability to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend ideas and language, and learn.

There are lots of definitions for intelligence: human, emotional, artificial, espionage, business, etc. The wikipedia definition is human, i.e. mental intelligence.

For a generic definition, I like this one: "the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience" (Princeton)

However, for the purposes of our definition project, we also must address the fractal/emergent question. I suggest we stipulate that it not be prejudiced either way. I also do not object if you want to go with a tougher set of properties like the ones I raised (decision-making, awareness, purpose).

My counter proposals:

Intelligence - any ability - whether fractal, emergent or otherwise - to comprehend, understand and profit from experience.

or…

Intelligence - decision-making, awareness and purpose whether fractal, emergent or otherwise.