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Natural Intelligence (NI)

/ˈnætʃərəl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ (ɛn aɪ or ni )
noun

The cognitive capabilities and problem-solving skills possessed by biological entities, including humans and animals, as a result of evolution and learning.
The organic counterpart to Artificial Intelligence (AI), encompassing abilities such as reasoning, perception, learning, and adaptation that occur in biological neural networks.
The inherent capacity for thought, understanding, and decision-making found in living organisms.

Abbreviation: NI
Origin: Early 21st century: combination of 'natural', referring to biological systems, and 'intelligence', the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. The alternative pronunciation "nee" for the abbreviation is influenced by popular culture references.
Usage: Often used in discussions contrasting biological and artificial forms of intelligence in scientific and technological contexts. The pronunciation of the abbreviation may vary based on context or cultural references.
"The Knights Who Say 'Ni' showcased their Natural Intelligence (NI) by adapting their demands from shrubberies to herring-based challenges."
"In the debate of silicon versus carbon-based cognition, Natural Intelligence (NI) still holds the upper hand in appreciating the subtle humor of coconut-based percussion in medieval settings."
"Researchers are exploring whether Natural Intelligence (NI) or Artificial Intelligence would be better at determining the exact shade of an unladen swallow."
by Clyde Greentree July 7, 2024
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Extra intelligence

Extra intelligence refers to the exceptional cognitive abilities or intellectual capability that goes beyond the average or normal range
The president's extra intelligence and innovative thinking played a crucial role in developing The cutting edge technology
by Scott Scott July 10, 2024
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External Intelligence

A person who has an understanding of social norms when communicating or interacting with others.
He has external Intelligence when he greets others with respect in the apartment complex.
by jondich July 13, 2024
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External Intelligence

A person who has an understanding of social norms when communicating or interacting with others.
He has external Intelligence when he greets others with respect in the apartment complex.
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Overwatch Strategic Intelligence

Word: Overwatch Strategic Intelligence (OSI):

Definition: A group of edgy teenagers and a 26 year old man with wife and kids on Roblox who think they are law enforcement, and start threatening people when somebody insults them, usually by throwing hissy fits like the 5 year old who was rejected chocolate.
"We are Overwatch Strategic Intelligence, we're going to doxx you now."
by Duncan Macokinner July 17, 2024
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Covid intelligence

Someone who’s well educated on Covid from following YouTube medical professionals.
Sarah knows everything about Covid! She even shares her own medical advice on a YouTube channel. If you want to know how masks really work, watch her episode on masking is stupid.

Don’t listen to her, she’s a real Covidiot that’s lost her mind. She also believes the earth is flat. She lacks any Covid intelligence.
by Maybe so 2222 January 25, 2023
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