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Intelligence and Selection

Sara explores the concept of intelligence as a dynamic process shaped by selection, emphasizing that high-density configurations of matter can act as agents that influence future possibilities. She reflects on the evolution of language and its impact on consciousness, drawing parallels to the emergence of large language models, which exhibit signs of intelligence but challenge our traditional understanding of what it means to be conscious.