Hello world, formalities, recommended literature, means of communication etc.

All course materials (folios, exercises, handouts) presented during live sessions are archived at

baumhaus.digital/intelligence

Note: baumhaus presentations in different sessions are synchronized with my actions, i.e. when I change a folio in my browser, it will automagically change a folio in Your browser as well, click on "Session 2" and experience it for Yourself

All those who have a UdK account, log in here *:

https://medienhaus.udk-berlin.de/classroom
 
and subsequently join the course (#edu-psyche) room:
 
https://medienhaus.udk-berlin.de/classroom/#/room/#edu-psyche:medienhaus.udk-berlin.de

(or install matrix client apps like Element or Fluffychat and put "medienhaus.udk-berlin.de" as homeserver)

who am I

who are You

is this a course for You ?

credits (2 ECTS for >75% attendance, +1 for referat/experiment)

Hausarbeit possible

need help ? (tutor: a.terzieva@udk-berlin.de)

Leistungsnachweis

signature-related issues

Smartphone & Feedback box

Greek muses

fostering of intelligence

evaluation of intelligence

Flynn effect

stupidity

Let me know if You would like to host Your AI-related project at sub-domain *.udk.ai (e.g. aoede.udk.ai , turing.udk.ai etc.)

Intelligence is a multifaceted concept that's difficult to define comprehensively, but it generally refers to the ability to learn from experience, understand and adapt to new situations, solve problems, and use knowledge to manipulate one’s environment. Here are several facets of intelligence:

Learning and Adaptation

Reasoning & Problem Solving

Memory & Knowledge

Perception

Emotional Intelligence

Creativity

It's important to note that intelligence is still a topic of debate among psychologists and neuroscientists. Traditionally, intelligence was often measured using IQ (intelligence quotient) tests, but many experts now believe that IQ tests capture only a narrow slice of what constitutes human intelligence. Moreover, various cultures might emphasize different abilities or qualities when defining or valuing intelligence, so the concept can be both culturally and contextually relative.

sight, hearing, smell, taste

Tactition (Touch): pressure, vibration, thermoception (temperature)

Nociception (Pain): This is the sense of detecting harmful stimuli, signaling potential injury. There are specialized pain receptors throughout the body.

Equilibrioception (Balance): Located in the inner ear, vestibular system helps us maintain our balance and spatial orientation.

Proprioception (Body Position): Also known as the "sense of self," this sense allows us to know where our body parts are in relation to each other, even without looking. 

Interoception (Internal Sensations): This refers to the sense of the internal state of the body. It can include sensations of hunger, thirst, and the need for bodily functions.

Stretch Receptors: These are found in muscles and tendons and allow us to sense the stretching of muscles and the position of our limbs.

Chemoreceptors: These detect changes in the chemical composition of the body, such as changes in oxygen or carbon dioxide levels in the blood.