Name: A new equation for intelligence
Uploaded: 2014-02-06T16:05:34Z
Duration: 11 min 35 s
Description: Is there an equation for intelligence? Yes. It's F = T ∇ Sτ. In a fascinating and informative talk, physicist and computer scientist Alex Wissner-Gross explains what in the world that means.

Is there an equation for intelligence? Yes. It's F = T ∇ Sτ. In a fascinating and informative talk, physicist and computer scientist Alex Wissner-Gross explains what in the world that means.

A new equation for intelligence

Intelligence is not a mysterious property but a measurable force that seeks to maximize future possibilities. A single equation, F = T ∇ Sτ, captures this principle and explains behaviors like tool use, cooperation, and even stock trading. Experiments with a software agent called Entropica showed it could balance poles, use tools, and play games without any explicit goals. The urge to maintain control over future outcomes, not goal-seeking itself, may be the true source of intelligent behavior.

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