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Is there a single word that captures human level consciousness, sentience, sapience and self-awareness?

Asked by ETpro (34605points) July 29th, 2013

Numerous higher level mammals, birds and even invertebrates such as Cephalopods exhibit all of the above qualities at some level. Many are capable of learning by observation of others, even others that are not their own species. They fashion tools for uses that enhance their survival potential. Yet they clearly are not able to adapt to changes in their environment at anything like the level humans are. What do we call the true human intelligence that Strong AI is striving to match? Is there a word for it?

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