Editing Non-human intelligence

'''Non-human intelligence''' (NHI) is a catch-all term used to describe intelligent entities that are not of human origin. The term is commonly employed in discussions about [[extraterrestrial life]], [[interdimensional beings]], and other potential forms of [[non-terrestrial consciousness]]. It is often favored in formal, scientific, or cautious discourse as a more neutral or euphemistic alternative to terms like "[[aliens]]" or "[[extraterrestrials]]."

== Definitions and Scope == The concept of NHI encompasses a broad range of possibilities:

Extraterrestrial Beings: Entities originating from other planets or star systems.

Interdimensional Beings: Hypothetical intelligences existing in dimensions beyond human perception.

Artificial Intelligences: Non-human consciousness potentially created by humans or other civilizations.

Collective Intelligences: Group-level consciousness that might emerge from non-human entities, whether biological or technological.


== Terminology == The use of "non-human intelligence" as a term reflects an effort to:

1. Avoid Assumptions: Unlike "alien" or "extraterrestrial," NHI does not presuppose the origin or nature of the intelligence.


2. Maintain Neutrality: The term avoids the cultural and emotional connotations associated with "alien" and related terms, which may evoke fear, ridicule, or excitement.


3. Encourage Inclusivity: NHI accommodates a range of hypotheses, including [[interdimensional hypothesis|interdimensional]] and [[cryptozoology|cryptid]] explanations.



== Associated Terms == NHI is often linked to the following concepts:

Non-human Intelligent Beings (NHIBs): Refers to individual entities believed to represent forms of non-human intelligence. NHIBs may include [[aliens]], [[grays (alien species)|grays]], or other species described in [[UFOlogy]].

Advanced Civilizations: Societies or collectives believed to be significantly more technologically or spiritually developed than humanity.

Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP): Phenomena thought to be associated with NHI, particularly in the context of [[UFO sightings]].


== Historical Context == The term NHI gained traction as discussions about [[UFO phenomena]] and [[extraterrestrial contact]] became more prominent in both scientific and popular circles. It is frequently used in government and scientific documents as a neutral descriptor, particularly when discussing [[UAP|unidentified aerial phenomena]] and their potential connections to [[extraterrestrial intelligence|intelligent extraterrestrial life]].

== Modern Usage == In contemporary discourse, "non-human intelligence" serves multiple purposes:

Euphemism: Often used by researchers and government officials to discuss topics related to extraterrestrial life without invoking the cultural baggage of terms like "aliens."

Catch-All Descriptor: Allows for the inclusion of various speculative forms of intelligence, from [[artificial intelligence|synthetic intelligences]] to [[paranormal]] entities.

Bridge Term: Helps facilitate discussion between scientific, philosophical, and cultural perspectives on the nature of intelligence.


== Debates and Controversies == While NHI is widely used in certain contexts, its adoption is not without criticism:

Ambiguity: The term's broad scope can lead to vagueness, making it difficult to define or discuss specific phenomena.

Avoidance: Some critics argue that the term is used to sidestep public acknowledgment of theories about [[aliens]] or [[extraterrestrials]].

Overuse: In some cases, "non-human intelligence" may be employed as a placeholder term for unexplained phenomena without sufficient evidence.


== Examples in Ufology ==

Roswell Incident: Frequently cited as an alleged encounter with NHI or their technology.

Grays (alien species): One of the most commonly reported types of NHIBs.

Men In Black: Often associated with suppressing information related to NHI.


== See Also ==

[[Aliens]]

[[Non-human intelligent being]]s

[[Extraterrestrial intelligence]]

[[Unidentified aerial phenomena]] (UAPs)

[[Interdimensional hypothesis]]

[[Cryptids]]


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