Nature of Intelligence, Ep. 1: What is Intelligence
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Metacognition and Analogy: The Art of Thinking About Thinking
Metacognition encompasses the awareness of one's own learning processes, enabling individuals to reflect on their understanding and skills, such as learning about a xylophone without requiring the physical object. This reflective process is crucial not only for explaining concepts but also for nurturing internal exploration and the pursuit of new ideas based on existing knowledge. Distinct from simply recognizing patterns, metacognition allows individuals to evaluate their confidence in their conclusions and to draw parallels through analogy, such as comparing the behavior of water with the properties of light. Deliberative thought emerges from a blend of conscious feelings and computations, transforming passive awareness into active thinking. Such thought processes enable individuals to experience emotions regarding their understanding, whether it's recognition of confusion over a math problem or the excitement of a breakthrough. Both conscious and unconscious computations possess intelligence, but only those that incorporate conscious awareness qualify as true thinking.
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