How is the new intelligence equation practically (freedom) related to Buddhism? This 10 minute TED video by Alex Wissner talks about a new theory of intelligence, which defines intelligence as


  intelligence is a force ... that acts so as to maximize future freedom of action


How is this related to goal of Buddhism? By this definition is Buddhist practice very intelligent?
"something that takes control of the present to enable greater control of future possibilities". This is Mindfulness. By being Mindful of the present moment.One has greater control of the action that follows.

How is this related to goal of Buddhism?

The goal of Buddhism is Nibbanna.You realise it through practicing the Eight Noble Path in which Right Mindfulness is a component.Have you heard of the karma that ends all karma. Basically by following the Eight Noble Path we are creating the right conditions,the right karma,to stop suffering.By being mindful we can takes control of the present to enable greater control of future possibilities (Happiness,Nibbanna) Being mindful stops you from acting subconsciously (in ignorance) or out of deeply ingrained habits and tendencies that keep you in samsara.

By this definition is Buddhist practice very intelligent?

Yes.