S37 E2: "Rethinking Intelligence: A Radical New Understanding of Our Human Potential" by Rina Bliss
Oct 17, 2023
12:07
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Genetics expert Rina Bliss challenges our understanding of intelligence, explaining what it truly means to be “smart” and why conventional assessments are misleading. She emphasizes the importance of optimizing the learning process and equalizing conditions for the growth of intelligence. Bliss also discusses the need to improve environments for children and reevaluate how society views intelligence and individuals with labels. Learn how intelligence is not solely determined by genetics, but by seizing learning opportunities and embracing breaks in this thought-provoking podcast.
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Intelligence is an ongoing journey of learning and being aware of opportunities to learn, not a fixed trait determined by genetics or test scores.
By equalizing our environments and focusing on improving conditions like air, water, safety, and food, we can empower individuals to think smarter and fulfill their potential.
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Rethinking Intelligence: A New Perspective
Intelligence is not a fixed trait determined by genetics, upbringing, or test scores. Rather, intelligence is an ongoing journey of learning and being aware of opportunities to learn. Our brains are always growing and developing, and we can optimize this process by shifting our mindset from intelligence as an object to intelligence as a journey. By understanding that intelligence is something we do, not something we have, we can become more effective thinkers and learners.
The Impact of Environment on Intelligence
While our genes provide the brain structures that allow thinking to occur, the quality of our thoughts is not determined by genetics. Intelligence is defined as our ability to learn from our environments and being aware of those learning opportunities. Stressful and resource-limited environments hamper our ability to maximize our potential and think clearly. By equalizing our environments and focusing on improving conditions such as air, water, safety, and food, we can empower individuals to think smarter and give them a better chance at fulfilling their potential.
In this episode, Rina Bliss, a genetics expert and professor challenges our understanding of intelligence, explaining what it truly means to be “smart,” why conventional assessments are misleading, and what everyone can do to optimize their potential.
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