A definition of intelligence that discredits the individual mind in favor of some collective mind will feed powerful systems: governments, corporations, and other large institutions. It will emphasize efficiency of thought over depth of thought. And, as we increasingly connect with the world through computer screens, we're removing ourselves from direct sensory contact with nature. In other words, we learning to substitute symbols of reality for reality itself.
Nicholas Carr - How the Internet is Rewiring our Brains