Originally Posted by
aaronasterling
I would hardly say that we are more intelligent. We simply have a different world view that allows us to do more neat tricks. I'm going to have to be a cultural relativist on the issue of intelligence. Tthe ability to remember and recognize different plants, animals, animal tracks, tool making methods, fire making methods, etc all indicate intelligence in line with our own. We apply it differently but, unless you're the dictator of north korea, you didn't invent or discover any of the the things that allow you to apply your intelligence differently. EDIT: I meant "you" in the general abstract sense, not you in particular, Licity.