Doesn’t that fall afoul of the mediocrity principle applied to generic intelligence overall?
Sure. I just think we have enough evidence to overrule the principle, in the form of sensory experiences apparently belonging to a member of a newly-arisen intelligent species. Overruling mediocrity principles with evidence is common.
Sure. I just think we have enough evidence to overrule the principle, in the form of sensory experiences apparently belonging to a member of a newly-arisen intelligent species. Overruling mediocrity principles with evidence is common.