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 and 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, 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 unidentified aerial phenomena and their potential connections to 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 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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
Unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs)