The Ibesian

The Ibesian Magazine is a dynamic digital publication dedicated to exploring the fundamental nature, diverse manifestations, and unresolved complexities of intelligence and its relationship to consciousness, including its evolutionary origins in humans and its distribution throughout the natural world.

Named after the ancient Egyptian words Ib (the heart, regarded as the seat of emotion, thought, and intelligence) and Sia (perception and understanding), The Ibesian offers readers a thoughtful, interdisciplinary perspective on these increasingly important subjects.

The masthead of The Ibesian features Thoth, the ancient Egyptian god of wisdom, writing, and knowledge, symbolizing the magazine's commitment to insight and intellectual exploration.

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming every aspect of human life, The Ibesian Magazine serves as a hub for critical inquiry, meaningful dialogue, and the exchange of fact-based information. We approach intelligence as more than a uniquely human trait, framing it as a universal phenomenon encompassing myriad living species, artificial systems, and the fundamental workings of the cosmos. Our focus includes the evolutionary development of cognition in early humans, the intricate connections between intelligence and consciousness, and the interdependence of diverse cognitive styles in society.

As AI reshapes our understanding of problem-solving, creativity, neurodiversity, and cognition, our mission is to guide readers toward a deeper, more expansive appreciation of intelligence and consciousness in all their dimensions.