Quote by Henri Bergson

Intelligence is the faculty of making artificial objects, especially tools to make tools.

Intelligence is the faculty of making artificial objects, es

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This quote emphasizes that intelligence involves the ability to create and innovate by making artificial objects, particularly tools that enable the creation of more tools. It suggests that intelligence is not only about problem-solving, but also the capacity to enhance human capabilities through the invention of tools and technologies. In this context, intelligence is portrayed as a distinctive human faculty that allows us to constantly improve and progress in our ability to shape the world around us.

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