The statement is intelligence is essence, but the examples given are contextual. The node, or the network?

One of the primary attributes of intelligence is understanding there are always two sides to the coin.

The anarchies of desire, versus the tyrannies of judgement.

Synchronization pulling in, as harmonization radiates out.

Consciousness going to the future, as thoughts go to the past.

Even matter is more positive and negative charge, than it is any base material.