user2265: This 10 minute TED video by Alex Wissner talks about a new theory of intelligence, which defines intelligence as

intelligence is a force ... that acts so as to maximize future freedom of action

How is this related to goal of Buddhism? By this definition is Buddhist practice very intelligent?

user254: Well no, maybe not: maybe the new equation is just more samsara.
The phrase "acting so as to maximize future freedom of action" could be interpreted to mean things like:

Become rich
Become politically powerful
Minimize your prior obligations which impede your freedom of action

That third sounds like it might be Buddhist, if it means, "people without attachments can do more" (e.g. if they don't have family obligations to hold them back) ... but then again consider the Vinaya rules, which dictate limits on what people are able (allowed) to do.
Buddhism isn't entirely about becoming powerful ("future freedom of action") ... it's more to do with "self-control" and freedom (liberation) from suffering.
The descriptions of "Entropica" show I think that it's not intended as a description of mainstream Buddhism:

By the same token, Entropica is broadly applicable to problems in autonomous defense, logistics and transportation.
Finally, here we see Entropica spontaneously discovering and executing a buy-low, sell-high strategy on a simulated range traded stock, successfully growing assets under management exponentially.

On the other hand, the "Entropica" model could be interpreted to mean "don't have a limited view of self, form new connections" ... so I suppose it depends on how you interpret the metaphor

user3551: "something that takes control of the present to enable greater control of future possibilities". This is Mindfulness. By being Mindful of the present moment.One has greater control of the action that follows.
How is this related to goal of Buddhism?
The goal of Buddhism is Nibbanna.You realise it through practicing the Eight Noble Path in which Right Mindfulness is a component.Have you heard of the karma that ends all karma. Basically by following the Eight Noble Path we are creating the right conditions,the right karma,to stop suffering.By being mindful we can takes control of the present to enable greater control of future possibilities (Happiness,Nibbanna) Being mindful stops you from acting subconsciously (in ignorance) or out of deeply ingrained habits and tendencies that keep you in samsara.
By this definition is Buddhist practice very intelligent?
Yes.

2265: <p><a href="http://www.ted.com/talks/alex_wissner_gross_a_new_equation_for_intelligence#t-350329" rel="nofollow">This</a> 10 minute TED video by Alex Wissner talks about a new theory of intelligence, which defines intelligence as</p>

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  <p>intelligence is a force ... that acts so as to maximize future freedom of action</p>
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<p>How is this related to goal of Buddhism? By this definition is Buddhist practice very intelligent?</p>
 254: <p>Well no, maybe not: maybe the new equation is just more samsara.</p>
<p>The phrase &quot;acting so as to maximize future freedom of action&quot; could be interpreted to mean things like:</p>
<ul>
<li>Become rich</li>
<li>Become politically powerful</li>
<li>Minimize your prior obligations which impede your freedom of action</li>
</ul>
<p>That third sounds like it might be Buddhist, if it means, &quot;people without <em>attachments</em> can do more&quot; (e.g. if they don't have family obligations to hold them back) ... but then again consider the Vinaya rules, which dictate limits on what people are able (allowed) to do.</p>
<p>Buddhism isn't entirely about becoming powerful (&quot;future freedom of action&quot;) ... it's more to do with &quot;self-control&quot; and freedom (liberation) from suffering.</p>
<p>The descriptions of &quot;Entropica&quot; show I think that it's not intended as a description of mainstream Buddhism:</p>
<blockquote>
<p>By the same token, Entropica is broadly applicable to problems in autonomous defense, logistics and transportation.</p>
<p>Finally, here we see Entropica spontaneously discovering and executing a buy-low, sell-high strategy on a simulated range traded stock, successfully growing assets under management exponentially.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>On the other hand, the &quot;Entropica&quot; model could be interpreted to mean &quot;don't have a limited view of self, form new connections&quot; ... so I suppose it depends on how you interpret the metaphor</p>
 3551: <p><strong>"something that takes control of the present to enable greater control of future possibilities".</strong> This is Mindfulness. By being Mindful of the present moment.One has greater control of the action that follows.</p>

<p><strong>How is this related to goal of Buddhism?</strong></p>

<p>The goal of Buddhism is Nibbanna.You realise it through practicing the Eight Noble Path in which Right Mindfulness is a component.Have you heard of the <strong>karma that ends all karma.</strong> Basically by following the Eight Noble Path we are creating the right conditions,the right karma,to stop suffering.By being mindful we can <strong>takes control of the present to enable greater control of future possibilities (Happiness,Nibbanna)</strong> Being mindful stops you from acting subconsciously (in ignorance) or out of deeply ingrained habits and tendencies that keep you in samsara.</p>

<p><strong>By this definition is Buddhist practice very intelligent?</strong></p>

<p>Yes.</p>
