"When a reporter asked Gandhi what he thought of Western civilization, he replied, "I think it would be a wonderful idea." I would say the same about human intelligence. If we are not intelligent, then what is? Here's my crack at a definition: A truly intelligent species must have the ability to behave, collectively, in ways that ensure long-term survival. It must have learned to avoid self-destruction, anticipate and avoid natural disasters, intentionally and thoughtfully alter its environment and live sustainably within it." --