Quote by John Sterling

Instinct is intelligence incapable of self-consciousness.

Instinct is intelligence incapable of self-consciousness.

Summary

This quote suggests that instinct and intelligence are distinct attributes. It implies that while intelligence encompasses self-awareness and conscious decision-making, instinct operates on a more primal, automated level. Instinct is our inherent ability to react or behave in certain ways without conscious thought or reasoning. Unlike intelligence, which involves reflection and conscious understanding, instinct serves as an automatic response mechanism driven by our innate knowledge and instincts for survival. Therefore, this quote hints at the idea that instinctual behaviors are purely reactive and lack the level of self-awareness present in intelligent actions.

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By John Sterling

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