Metacognition, or the ability to think about our thinking, is a critical skill that can elevate our other intelligences. It ...

As we navigate modern-day complexities, understanding the way we learn, apply, and adapt knowledge becomes increasingly important. In the 1940s, psychologist Raymond Cattell is credited with ...

Many people find the idea that there are many different types of intelligence very appealing. Howard Gardner disparages IQ tests as having limited relevance to real life and argued that there may be ...

For forward-thinking collaborators, it's important to recognize the different kinds of intelligence that can help you improve your synergistic skills. Historically, we’ve primarily looked at ...

We all knew that kid in school who aced every test. While that person probably was smart, chances are good they were also intelligent. We tend to think being "smart" and being "intelligent" are the ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Humans tend to put our own intelligence on a pedestal. Our brains can do math, employ logic, explore abstractions, and think critically.

Humans tend to put our own intelligence on a pedestal. Our brains can do math, employ logic, explore abstractions and think critically. But we can’t claim a monopoly on thought. Among a variety of ...