what is common sense

[Simon Bar Sinister]

I've been reading a collection of essays called "Science At The Edge" and a point that several of the essays address (especially in regards to developing artificial intelligence) is that it's still impossible to make a computer that can do things a 3-year-old can do. Now that's not necessarily the direction I want (or expect, lol) this to take - it's just a starting point.

go!

[Head Wreck]

common sense is logical cause and effect thinking that some take for granted, dont do etc.

i cant see why not

[Rev.Reverence]

I don't get the question...

[phee]

To me common sense is something that one knows and takes for granted that can cause shock when another person doesn't know the exact same thing in the same way.

[pomba gira]

Common sense is being able to predict the logical consequences of an action, i.e. "If I jump in this alligator-infested canal I'm likely to be attacked by an alligator". Or "If there are 2 8-foot fences plastered with warning signs here, it's likely that I will be seriously injured or killed if I enter the area".

Another form of common sense is intuitive thinking, i.e. being able to determine the function of an object based on its form, or figuring that if someone has a high fever, the thing to do is cool them down somehow.

Put them both together and you have motherwit!

[Rev.Reverence]

I often make sence, though rarely in a common manner...

...What's that called?

[Miranda]

Common sense means something that ought to be obvious to all and that actions could have a negative outcome or a positive one. I've only observed over time that "sense" is hardly common. It also seems like a person can only be "book smart" and have almost no common sense what so ever and vice versa. I'm sure there are exceptions but I have noticed this frequently. It also depends on how much emphasis you will put into your over all knowledge really. I think some intellectuals may read too much and not have any real experience, this could account for it. Just speaking from a personal experience.

[Hellion]

Knowing the difference between right and wrong,and abiding by the rules.

following directions carefully and correctly.

Using turn signals.