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Natural Intelligence (NI)

/ˈnætʃərəl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ (ɛn aɪ or ni )
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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


Natural Intelligence (NI)

/ɛn aɪ/
noun

Abbreviation for Natural Intelligence.
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.
Origin: Early 21st century: from the initial letters of Natural Intelligence.
Usage: Often used in discussions contrasting biological and artificial forms of intelligence.

"The knights who say 'NI' demonstrated remarkable problem-solving skills by demanding a shrubbery as tribute."
"While Artificial Intelligence (AI) excels at processing large datasets, Natural Intelligence (NI) still reigns supreme in understanding the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow."
"Researchers debate whether NI or AI will be more adept at discerning the true meaning of 'Ekky-ekky-ekky-ekky-ptang-zoom-boing.'"

by Clyde Greentree July 7, 2024


apodivore

A person who refrains from eating anything with legs.

Everybody thought Billy was a pescatarian, until they caught him eating rattlesnake meat. "What? I'm an apodivore, not a pescatarian", said an incensed Billy.

by Clyde Greentree August 5, 2010


travass

verb - To travel from one point to another in a methodically comprehensive way, stopping at many points to perform a task.

Portmanteau of "traverse" and "canvas".

The candidate travassed the Northeast from Washington to Bangor, stumping in every restaurant, post office and coffee shop along the way.

by Clyde Greentree February 11, 2010

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porn clown

A person, usually female, who has had a large amount of plastic surgery or other body modifications specifically for a job in the adult entertainment industry.

Barbara got a DD boob job, bleached her asshole, got her clit pierced and injected botulism toxin into her forehead, turning her into the prototypical porn clown. She is the epitome of the modern empowered woman.

by Clyde Greentree April 6, 2010

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