Intelligence is a Natural Evolution

[T]here are some common animal behaviors that seem to favor the development of intelligence, behaviors that might lead to brainy beasts on many worlds. Social interaction is one of them. If you're an animal that hangs out with others, then there's clearly an advantage in being smart enough to work out the intentions of the guy sitting next to you (before he takes your mate or your meal). And if you're clever enough to outwit the other members of your social circle, you'll probably have enhanced opportunity to breed..., thus passing on your superior intelligence. ... Nature�whether on our planet or some alien world�will stumble into increased IQ sooner or later.

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Coming from the need for social intelligence.

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Cosmic Company: the Search for Life in the Universe

Books, Brochures, and Chapters>Book: Shostak , G. Seth and Barnett , Alex (2003-10-30), Cosmic Company: the Search for Life in the Universe, Cambridge Univ Pr, Retrieved on 2012-06-23

Source Material [books.google.com]

Folksonomies: science