“From Whence Cometh Intelligence” by Sydney Herrera is now available for purchase

“From Whence Cometh Intelligence” by Sydney Herrera is the corollary to and fills in the gap that was created and has not been addressed since the publication of “On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection” by Sir Charles Darwin in 1859. Proudly published by Citi of Books, this book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retail platforms.

Sydney Herrera was born in Siparia, Trinidad and Tobago, as one of fourteen siblings. Growing up in a challenging environment, he faced significant hardships, including being sent to live with various people due to his family’s financial struggles. Despite these difficulties, Sydney was the first in his family to attend high school, excelling academically despite a lack of basic necessities like food and clothing.

At a young age, Sydney had a life-changing near-death experience, which he credits as a defining moment in his life. He recalls hearing a voice telling him that his work on Earth was not yet complete, which fueled his sense of purpose and motivated him throughout his educational journey. This experience shaped his path and provided him with a deep commitment to his future endeavors.

After high school, Sydney worked in the oil industry before pursuing a career in technology. He moved to London in 1984 to study computer programming and later emigrated to the United States, where he became a successful software engineer. Throughout his career, he contributed to a variety of systems and gained expertise in areas such as mainframe, middleware, and cloud technologies. In 2021, his work on an AI software application earned him the Innovation Award from MongoDB, highlighting his resilience and significant impact on the field.

In “From Whence Cometh Intelligence,” Sydney Herrera addresses a gap left by Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, focusing on the role of intelligence in evolution. While Darwin emphasized natural selection, Herrera argues that the inherent intelligence driving evolutionary changes is often overlooked. He challenges the idea of randomness in evolution, proposing that “Mother Nature” or “Nature” itself functions as an intelligent force, guiding the development of life.

Herrera explores the concept of intrinsic intelligence, which he distinguishes from learned intelligence or acquired knowledge. This intrinsic intelligence, often referred to as “instinct,” is what governs the behaviors of all living organisms.

He suggests that much like artificial intelligence (AI) allows machines to perform tasks autonomously, intelligence in nature drives the orderly, non-chaotic functioning of biological systems. Without intelligence, natural processes would be chaotic, akin to a machine running aimlessly without direction. Herrera posits that all activities in nature are directed by intelligence, from the simplest organisms to the most complex, demonstrating a consistent, non-random pattern in behavior.

Overall, the book argues that intelligence is what enables living organisms to self-engineer their physical forms and adapt to changes in their environment. Herrera proposes that the changes in DNA and instincts are not under the conscious control of the organisms themselves but are instead autonomous processes, guided by intrinsic intelligence. This view challenges the traditional understanding of evolution, suggesting that the transformation and adaptation of species are driven by a form of intelligence beyond the control of individual organisms, a process that ensures the continuity and survival of life.