The Cabrera Lab Podcast #3: Is TQ The New IQ?
Apr 10, 2024
Derek and Laura delve into the limitations of traditional IQ tests and introduce the concept of TQ as a more dynamic alternative. They discuss how TQ measures metacognition, examining subconscious thinking patterns rather than just recalling facts. The hosts emphasize the importance of practice in enhancing cognitive abilities, sharing strategies to turn TQ scores into actionable plans for personal growth. They also explore the distinction between confidence and competence, highlighting practical exercises for improving thinking skills.
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Thinking Is The Changeable Engine
- Intelligence is an outcome — an emergent property of a system — while thinking is an input you can change.
- Derek Cabrera argues inputs matter more because you can purposefully alter them to improve outcomes.
TQ Is Designed To Change
- TQ (Thinking Quotient) is edumetric: you can retake it and improve by design.
- Derek contrasts this with psychometric tests that imply fixed traits like IQ or personality.
Measure What You Can Improve
- Focus on measuring things you can act on, not immutable labels like 'genius' or 'stupid.'
- Use measurements as tools to guide practice and improvement.