Quote by H.G. Wells

Nature never appeals to intelligence until habit and instinct are useless. There is no intelligence where there is no need of change.

Nature never appeals to intelligence until habit and instinc

Summary

This quote suggests that intelligence is not necessary in nature until habitual behaviors and instinctual responses become ineffective. It implies that intelligence arises in situations where adaptation and change are required, as intelligence enables organisms to respond to new challenges and circumstances. In essence, intelligence emerges when there is a need for innovation and flexibility, highlighting the interconnectedness between intelligence and the ability to adapt to changing environments.

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