intelige

Intelige is a term used in some circles to describe a broad notion of cognitive capability, particularly in discussions about artificial systems and hybrid intelligence. It is not a standard or widely agreed-upon concept in mainstream cognitive science or philosophy, and its meaning varies by author. In many uses, intelige denotes an integrated capacity to learn, reason, adapt, and understand across domains, contrasted with narrow or task-specific AI.

The etymology appears to be a blend of "intelligence" and a Latin-like ending, referencing the root intelligere meaning "to understand." Because there is no formal definition, practitioners may attach different criteria, such as generalization, autonomy, or reflective problem solving, to the concept of intelige.

In speculative fiction and theoretical discussions, intelige is sometimes invoked as a target or benchmark for advancing machines toward broad, flexible cognition, or as a way to discuss a hypothetical level of sentience. Some critics caution that the term risks conflating descriptive and normative claims about mind and machine, and that without clear criteria it can hinder clear comparison.

Overall, intelige remains a loosely used, debated concept rather than a settled technical term. Its precise meaning depends on context, author, and purpose of discussion, ranging from a broad metaphor for cognitive capacity to a proposed measure of cross-domain intelligence in artificial systems.