Against Intelligence
I’ve always been suspicious of how we define intelligence. It’s not just a gut feeling I have; it’s a lifetime of noticing how intelligence wears different faces. From the wisdom of my traditional village nestled by the Himalayas to the modern academic rituals of the Ivy League, it’s clear: intelligence isn’t a singular, measurable entity. It shifts, ad…
In this second experimental audio episode, we challenge the idea of conventionally defined “intelligence” as society’s ultimate currency. From IQ tests to cultural definitions of “smart,” we question how and why we measure minds the way we do. Tune in for a playful (and sometimes provocative) look at what it really means to be “intelligent” and whether that’s even the right question. Join us as we ponder the quirks, pitfalls, and surprises of thinking outside the intelligence box.
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