The Science of Intelligence: Why Humanity is Dumbing Down – Nature vs. Nurture | Dr. Mark Ashton Smith (#212)

Dr. Mark Ashton Smith, is the founder of IQ Mindware and an applied cognitive neuroscientist with a Ph.D. from the joint program of Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pittsburgh, who has also taught at the University of Cambridge. He specializes in developing brain training programs aimed at improving intelligence and resilience. He currently holds an associate position at the University of Essex Online and leads the Health, Resilience and Performance Laboratory, focusing on collaborative research into cognitive training interventions.

In today’s conversation it’s all about:

The Multidimensionality of Intelligence

Nurture vs. Nature – the Determinants of Intelligence

The (limited) Concepts of Intelligence

The Importance of Balance between Flexibility & Structure

Themes & Keywords

  • Journey into Cognitive Science: A Personal Insight
  • IQ MindWare: Pioneering Brain Training Programs
  • Understanding Intelligence: A Deeper Dive
  • Psychometrics of Intelligence: The G Factor and Beyond
  • Challenging the G Factor: Alternative Theories
  • Development and Intelligence: The Role of Education
  • Fluid vs. Crystallized Intelligence: A Comparison
  • The Bayesian Brain Hypothesis: Perception and Reality
  • The Dynamics of Creativity and Problem-Solving
  • Life Narratives and Values: The Apex of Intelligence

Be, As You Are ❤️

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