human intellect; human knowledge
Refers to the limits of what humans can know or understand; often used in phrases like 人知を超える (beyond human understanding).
The mysteries of the universe are beyond human knowledge.
The power of nature that is beyond human intellect.
知恵 is wisdom or practical intelligence, often applied; 人知 is more abstract and collective human intellect.
Standard kanji spelling; 人知 is the most common form.
Alternate kanji spelling, also common; 智 emphasizes wisdom/intellect.
Compound of 人 (human) and 知 (knowledge, intellect). The spelling 人智 uses 智 (wisdom) for a similar meaning.