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Using AIs for learning

I use AIs for learning. They give me: curriculums, rapid response to my questions, and they can design tests so I practice forced recall (important for accelerated learning) plus gauge how well I have learned material. I also use AIs with search capabilities (Perplexity, Microsoft Copilot and Grok) so I am up on the latest changes to fields.

And due to Claude AI's company wanting more market share and wanting more contracts under the GOP administrations, it has become far less woke than most academics/teachers. Grok is less woke/liberal than teachers too. And if I want to get a broad view of the world, I have AIs from the USA (ChatGPT, Microsoft AI, Grok, Gemini, Perplexity, Meta, Amazon Nova, and Pi Ai), China (Deepseek and Qwen 3), France (Mistral) and Russia (Yandex Alice AI).

I also have an AI framework for the use of various AIs where there strengths exist: Information gathering (Perplexity), multistep reasoning (Copilot, Deepseek, and Qwen), structural thinking (Copilot), Synthesis (ChatGPT, CoPilot and Claude), adversarial reasoning (Grok, Deepseek and Copilot), Long arc thinking (CoPilot and Gemini) and Verification (Perplexity, Deepseek and Copilot). See: AI Routing Framework for various uses

AI prompt to find science supporting a position

Read this blog post blogposts.com/X and create a new article that summarizes scientific studies supporting the psychological principles in it: Your task:

Identify the key psychological claims in this post Find peer‑reviewed studies, meta‑analyses, or reputable research that support each claim Summarize the findings in clear, simple language Include links or citations to the studies Organize the article so each section pairs a claim with the research that supports it Keep the tone neutral, factual, and evidence‑based Do NOT rewrite the original post — just show the science behind it.

Example 2:

Read this blog post and create a new article that summarizes scientific studies supporting the psychological principles in it: Your task: Identify the key psychological claims in this post. Find peer‑reviewed studies, meta‑analyses, or reputable research that support each claim. Summarize the findings in clear, simple language Include links or citations to the studies. Please have the links use this format http://www.website.com/article so the links can be cut and pasted into blogger. Organize the article so each section pairs a claim with the research that supports it. Keep the tone neutral, factual, and evidence‑based.

Intelligence does not equal epistemic rigor

Motivated reasoning

Artificial intelligence

AI routing framework for various uses

Limitations of AI type thinking

How AI reduces your cognitively abilities such as critical thinking/problem-solving and your learning ability if you use it wrongly

See also: Rational thinking and Critical thinking and Bloom's taxology

Consequences of overly relying on artificial intelligence

Using AI more intelligently

Benefit of advanced memory techniques and accelerated learning techniques. Learning like top medical students learn and other top learners learn

Summary:

"Advanced memory and accelerated learning techniques can enable learners to acquire knowledge 2–3 times faster and retain 20–50% more information over time compared to traditional passive methods, by optimizing brain processes like consolidation and retrieval—though individual results depend on practice and application.

For individuals attaining very high skill levels in advanced memory and accelerated learning techniques, learning speed can increase by 3-10x (or more) and retention by 50-100% compared to untrained baselines, driven by automated mnemonic networks, brain reorganization, and evidence-based practices like spaced retrieval—enabling elite performance in memorization and knowledge acquisition, though domain-specific and requiring extensive practice."

Inducing theta brainwaves before learning improve retention

Summary: Inducing theta for 5–15 minutes immediately before studying typically improves 24-hour retention by 20–35 % (range: 15–50 % across studies and tasks), compared to studying in a normal waking (beta-dominant) state.


4 to 6 times faster learning with 97-99% retention in 8–12 weeks with daily deep work, feedback, and 100% compliance

(Increasing speed to 4 to 6 times faster: Also added: Pre-Testing, Feynman Technique, Overlearning, Concrete Examples + Analogies)

In numeric terms, with rigorous execution and deliberate practice, to what degree can one increase one's effective cognition? Effective Cognition = Thinking well + Learning fast + Acting decisively. Like what is the absolute plateau?

Grok:

Effective Cognition (EC) = Thinking well (depth, clarity, creativity in reasoning) + Learning fast (acquisition, retention, transfer of knowledge) + Acting decisively (speed, accuracy, commitment under uncertainty).

"Verdict: From average (50), rigorous execution + deliberate practice yields +32.5 points → EC ≈ 82.5. Absolute human plateau ≈ 88; 82.5 is 93% of theoretical max with non-invasive means."[2]

ChatGPT:

"With rigorous execution and deliberate practice, you can approximately increase your effective cognition by 50–70% over the baseline of an average educated adult — potentially reaching the level of top-tier thinkers or polymathic performers."

Functional intelligence

"Improving functional intelligence—the practical, adaptable application of knowledge, problem-solving, and decision-making in real-world situations—requires a multi-faceted approach grounded in neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and performance optimization."[3]

Functional Intelligence (FI):

"Definition: The practical ability to get complex, real-world things done effectively.

It combines:

Cognitive efficiency (clarity of thought and learning)

Strategic adaptability (matching actions to reality)

Executional decisiveness (translating knowledge into outcomes)

So FI is not raw IQ or academic reasoning — it’s applied cognition + self-management + situational awareness."[4]

Practical intelligence

Increasing practical intelligence is about getting better at solving real-world problems and executing effectively, not just memorizing facts.

Learning, thinking and decision making

ChatGPT

Grok:

Spaced repetition and maximizing study time

  • How long can you study each day for optimal learning?: 3-5 hours day for maximal learning taking into account long term retention; Medical students push 8-12 hours/day for 4-6 weeks during exam times. Recovery periods of 1-2 weeks of light 2-3 hour days post-sprint

Reading comprehension

Active reading and its benefits

Accelerated learning

See also: Accelerated learning

Accelerated learning videos

Accelerated learning and foreign languages

Accelerated learning and coding

Accelerated learning course

Jim Kwik - memory coach and accelerated learning

Reviews of the book Limitless:

Learning faster and retaining more (includes Kindle books)

Learning faster and career pivots

Space repetition

See also: Spaced repetition

Spaced repetition is a "learning technique that involves reviewing material at increasing intervals of time to improve long-term memory. Instead of cramming, you review information right before you're likely to forget it, and each review session strengthens your memory of the material. This method is effective for a wide range of subjects and can be implemented with tools like flashcards and quizzes."[1]

Memory improvement

See also: Mnemonic

Resources:

Memorize Academy

Mnemonics and working memory

See: User: Conservative/Mnemonics and working memory

Memory/mnemonics courses/training

Mnemomics expertise and feats

Increasing concentration

See also: Concentration (psychology)

Creative thinking tools to promote critical thinking

Intellectual humility graphic.

Foxes are people who are generalists and hedge hogs are experts/specialists.[2]

See also: Critical thinking

Learning faster and remembering more

Deliberate practice

Problem solving

See also: Problem solving and Creative problem solving and Associative thinking

Ray Dalios 5 steps to success (problem solving included):

Articles:

"The first to plead his case seems right, Until another comes and examines him." - Solomon, (Proverbs 18:17 NASB)

Systems thinking:

George Polya's 4 steps to problem solving:


VUCA:

Problem solving Videos

General problem solving:

Mind mapping:

Country church.jpg

Lateral thinking:

Creative problem solving:

Vuca:

Forecasting:

Multiple strategies

Creativity / Innovation

See also: Creativity and Creative problem solving and Innovation

International Center for Studies in Creativity:

Now here:

CNN - Next, innovation:

Innovation articles:


Ray Dalio: Be radically open-minded:

See also: Openness

Books on creativity:

Analytical thinking vs. critical thinking

See also: Analytical thinking and Critical thinking and Creative problem solving and Rational thinking and Intellectual curiosity and Questioning skills

Analytical thinking and critical thinking are both crucial for problem solving, but they differ in their respective approaches. Analytical thinking focuses on breaking down complex information into smaller and more manageable parts to better understand the underlying principles and relationships (See also: Cause and effect and systems thinking). Critical thinking, on the other hand, involves evaluating information, forming better judgments, and questioning assumptions to arrive at well-reasoned and rational conclusions.[3]

Strategic thinking

See also: Strategic planning skills and Planning

"The history of war proves that nine out of ten times an army has been destroyed because its supply lines have been cut off...”. - General Douglas MacArthur

Personal strategic plan

General:

Creating a personal strategic plan:

Personal balance assessment:

Personal strategic plan: workbooks, checklists, etc.:

Strategic and tactical thinking

See also: List of military strategies and concepts

"Be extremely subtle, even to the point of formlessness. Be extremely mysterious, even to the point of soundlessness. Thereby you can be the director of the opponent's fate." - Sun Tzu

Sun Tzu:

George Washington:

"Washington’s true genius as a military leader was his refusal to give up. He was also very much inclined as a leader to listen to the other military leaders around him. Invariably, he adopted the consensus of opinion reached by his military advisers in making his decisions. Unlike flashier generals, Washington was always able to maintain a steady demeanor and, most importantly, keep his army in being. A lesser general would have risked all for a spectacular but non-decisive victory against the British. As a leader who valued winning the war more than winning individual battles, Washington knew well that time was on his side given the realities of geography and the larger geopolitical situation." - Command and Control, Great Military Leaders from Washington to the 21st Century by Mark R. Polelle

"Discipline is the soul of an army. It makes small numbers formidable; procures success to the weak, and esteem to all." - George Washington

Sun Tzu and marketing:


Sun Tzu and business:

Communication, marketing and PR

Increasing reading speed

Speed of reading test

How to improve your reading speed without a loss of comprehension

Reading comprehension improvement

See also: Reading comprehension

Reading comprehension strategies

Visualization:

Strategic reading:

General books/DVDs:

Reading comprehension assessment and strategies

Metacognition strategies


Signs of genuine expertise

"Real experts lean toward cautious, evidence-based, and nuanced analysis. Blowhards lean toward confident, simplistic, and attention-grabbing declarations."[5]

Signs of Genuine Expertise:

1. Nuance over certainty

Experts acknowledge uncertainty, limits of knowledge, and multiple possible outcomes.

Example: "X may happen in the long term, but effects vary depending on Y and Z.”

2. Grounding in evidence

References to data, treaties, case studies, or credible reports (e.g., Gallup, Peer-reviewed research, etc).

Doesn’t rely on just “common sense” or vibes.

3. History used carefully

Makes analogies but also notes differences ("X isn’t identical to Y in 1939 because A, B, C”).

4. Admits complexity

For example, recognizes that international politics involves economic, cultural, military, and psychological factors, not just one explanatory lens.

5. Track record of revisiting predictions

Experts update or revise their views when proven wrong rather than quietly moving the goalposts. Learn from their mistakes

Quick Tests You Can Use

Falsifiability test: Can their claim be proven wrong, or is it too vague?

Complexity test: Do they balance multiple factors, or reduce everything to one?

Humility test: Do they admit where they don’t know, or posture as omniscient?

Evidence test: Do they cite reliable sources, or only opinion and speculation?

What is intelligence

Human brain

See also: Intelligence

What is IQ or intelligence?

When we use the term intelligence, we usually refer to academic or cognitive intelligence. Cognitive ability is defined as the mental capacity to do the following:

The myth of the myth of IQ

IQ score estimation guide

Tests:

Best free online IQ tests:

Above 110 IQ score estimator

  • 110 = Smartest person in your close friend circle.
  • 124 = Smartest person in your extended family.
  • 140 = Smartest person in your entire social circle of friends and acquaintances.
  • 180 = Smartest person at your college or university.

College entrance exams correlation with IQ (SAT, ACT, Etc.)

  • ACT scores and correlation with IQ scores, .4 to .7 correlation.
  • ACT scores and correlation with IQ, Google AI
  • ACT score and IQ, ChatGPT
  • ACT score of 26 and IQ score', ChatGPT: "When researchers try to convert ACT scores to IQ estimates (which is always approximate because they measure different things), a 26 often corresponds to an IQ in the ~115–120 range on a standard IQ scale (mean 100, SD 15)." That is a range of "average college graduate level" to "superior".[8] With AVE and creative problem solving training that could potentially add another 10 points so between 121 and 131 IQ. That is between an average college student IQ score and being in the top 2% of IQ scores (Top 2% of IQ scores is needed to become a Mensa member).

Also, How much can a person increase their IQ?, ChatGPT: "You can slow or reverse age-related decline, and sometimes improve test scores by 5–10 points with consistent mental and physical training.

ACT 26: ~114–116. Percentile: 82nd–84th

Chess scores and IQ

A typical chess set and tournament clock.

See also: Chess

  • ELO 2200 chess score and IQ range, GROK: "Research suggests that high-level chess players (like those with 2200+ Elo) tend to have above-average IQs, often in the range of 115–135. This is because chess demands strong memory, problem-solving, and visuospatial skills, which correlate with certain cognitive abilities measured by IQ tests."

"So a 2200 Elo player is often in the IQ range of about 125–135 (top ~5–10% of the population), but this is not a rule — there are players with lower IQs who achieve 2200 through training, and high-IQ individuals who never break 1600." Range: That is a IQ level of "Ph.D. & M.D. ave." to being in the top 1% of IQ scores.[9] If you add in AVE and creative problem solving training, then the IQ level could be between the range of 135-145. That is among the top 1% to being in the top .5 percent.[10]

Also, How much can a person increase their IQ?, ChatGPT: "You can slow or reverse age-related decline, and sometimes improve test scores by 5–10 points with consistent mental and physical training.

Chess and cognitive ability: Journal article

ACT, Chess and AVE

Chess 2200 is the heaviest anchor here:

Only ~1 in 200 rated players ever reaches 2200. Multiple large-scale studies (Grabner, Bilalić, Vaci) put the average IQ of 2200 players in the 130–138 range, with the vast majority 128–142 once you exclude juniors who later regress.

Your ACT 26 is the low anchor (≈115)

(ChatGPT: ACT score of 26:

Chess ELO score of 2200:

AVE: adding 15–25 IQ points of noise

  • Bottom-line estimate, integrating all three signals:
  • Best single-point estimate: 132
  • 95 % credible range: 128 – 138
  • (percentile: roughly 98th to 99.5th)

Estimated IQ of someone with a chess ELO score of 2200 and a ACT score of 26. AVE and Creative problem solving

Mensa, Camelopard: TOP 2%. IQ score of 133

Intertel is a high-IQ society founded in 1966 that is open to those who have scored at or above the 99th percentile, or the top one percent, on a standardized test of intelligence. IQ score of 137

TOPS is a high IQ society, at the 99th percentile of intelligence, dedicated to the intellectual stimulation and growth of its members

Poetic Genius------v99.5. IQ score of 99.5. Score of 141

Ability to boost IQ via learning about creativity and problem solving is 15 points in adolescents, but about 2-5 IQ points in older population.

So post creative problem solving training could be:

  • Best single-point estimate: 134 -137
  • 95 % credible range: 130 – 143

Fun: Grok's estimates User: Conservative's IQ

User: Conservative: Estimated IQ

Estimate the IQ of User: Conservative whose user page is at https://www.conservapedia.com/User:Conservative:

User: Conservative's estimated IQ.[1]

What is a genius level of IQ

  • What is a genius level of IQ? - "Defining "genius level IQ" is a nuanced matter, as there isn't a single, universally agreed-upon standard. Traditionally, an IQ score of 140 and above has been considered within the genius range. Some sources like Verywell Mind indicate that in earlier IQ classifications, scores above 140 were termed "near genius or genius," although this specific terminology is less common in modern contexts, according to Verywell Mind. Modern interpretations might categorize these scores as "gifted," "exceptionally gifted," or "profoundly gifted," depending on the specific test used and the classification system applied."

Signs/traits of intelligence

Math brain.jpg

Videos:

Vocabulary and intelligence

Free IQ test

IQ and reaction times

"Individuals with high IQs show faster responses on simple reaction time tasks (Deary, 2000; Deary et al., 2010). Processing speed can be regarded as a global construct that influences a variety of motor, perceptual, and cognitive tasks (Kail, 2000, Fry & Hale, 2000)." - Information processing speed as a predictor of IQ in children with and without specific language impairment in grades 3 and 8.

Intelligence Capital Index

The ICI was developed to measure which nations are most likely to foster the big ideas of tomorrow. It looks at factors such as education, creativity, various cognitive skills (GMAT, PISA, PIAAC, TIMSS, emotional intelligence, social intelligence, cultural intelligence, social networks, etc.), and the ability to attract top talent around the world via immigration.

Habits of intelligent people

Research suggesting that people might be able to increase their IQ

The human brain is the most complex physical entity in the universe.[4]

The "you can't raise your IQ" view—often rooted in the idea that general intelligence (g) is largely fixed after childhood due to high heritability (50–80% in adults)—has been a dominant narrative in psychology for decades. It stems from early figures like Arthur Jensen and Hans Eysenck, who argued that interventions like cognitive training yield only task-specific gains (near-transfer) without boosting broader IQ or g. This skepticism persists in some circles, emphasizing that IQ tests measure stable traits and that "brain training" apps are overhyped marketing.

However, the trend in scholarship over the last decade (2015–2025) has shifted toward a more optimistic, nuanced consensus: IQ can be raised modestly through targeted interventions, especially in adults, though gains are not unlimited and depend on the method. This evolution is driven by larger datasets, better experimental designs (e.g., RCTs with active controls), and meta-analyses distinguishing between short-term score boosts and lasting cognitive enhancements. While heritability limits dramatic changes, environmental levers like education, exercise, and multi-domain training demonstrably add 1–5+ IQ points per year of effort, with effects persisting across the lifespan.

AI:

  • How much can a person increase their IQ?, ChatGPT: "You can slow or reverse age-related decline, and sometimes improve test scores by 5–10 points with consistent mental and physical training. Most of the gain comes from sharpening speed, working memory, and executive function."

Articles:

Summary: "Research on peer effects supports Flynn's view that developing a network of smart friends is likely to increase IQ, with studies showing statistically significant positive associations between peers' intelligence and one's own cognitive growth...
The probability of such an IQ increase is high for individuals actively building these networks, as the association is robust and replicated in developmental psychology literature (with p-values < .05 in controlled models). However, the effect is not guaranteed for everyone—it depends on the intensity and duration of interactions, as well as the individual's openness to influence—and is stronger for crystallized intelligence (knowledge-based skills) than fluid intelligence (raw problem-solving).
If an increase occurs, the likely boost is modest: standardized effect sizes in peer studies range from 0.06 to 0.15 (small but meaningful), translating to roughly 1–3 IQ points over a few years of sustained exposure, comparable to the cognitive gains from an extra year of education. Flynn similarly describes boosts from stimulating social environments (e.g., diverse workplaces or intellectual groups) as "several points," without specifying exact figures but framing them as achievable through deliberate choices like joining discussion groups."

Reading:

Videos:

Inhibition control:

Increasing executive function of the brain:

Research which suggests that increasing creative problem solving can boost a person's intelligence (IQ score)

Statue of creative Renaissance man Leonardo da Vinci in Tuscany, Italy.

See also: Creativity

Abstract for the 2020 journal article We Can Boost IQ: Revisiting Kvashchev’s Experiment published in the Journal of Intelligence:

“ This paper examined the effects of training in creative problem-solving on intelligence. We revisited Stankov’s report on the outcomes of an experiment carried out by R. Kvashchev in former Yugoslavia that reported an IQ increase of seven points, on average, across 28 tests of intelligence. We argue that previous analyses were based on a conservative analytic approach and failed to take into account the reductions in the IQ test variances at the end of the three-years’ training. When standard deviations of the initial test and 2nd retest were pooled in the calculation of the effect sizes, the experimental group’s performance was 10 IQ points higher on average than that of the control group. Further, with the properly defined measures of fluid and crystallized intelligence, the experimental group showed a 15 IQ points higher increase than the control group. We concluded that prolonged intensive training in creative problem-solving can lead to substantial and positive effects on intelligence during late adolescence (ages 18–19).[5] ”
Divergent/convergent thinking and creativity
Divergent/convergent thinking, creativity and intelligent problem solving

Improving intelligence/IQ via physical fitness

Improving IQ scores via practicing on intelligence tests does not make you more intelligent in many cases

Problems that can occur with someone with a very high IQ in terms of social ability

Books

Curse of the High IQ:

Book reviews:

Videos

Applying Bible study methods to other forms of learning

Improving one's writing ability leading to improving one's speaking ability

"Improving writing ability can positively influence speaking ability, though the relationship is not strictly causal and depends on several factors. Writing hones skills like clarity of thought, organization, and precise word choice, which are transferable to speaking. For example, crafting coherent arguments in writing can help structure spoken communication, and expanding vocabulary through writing can enhance verbal expression. Studies, such as one from the Journal of Educational Psychology (2018), suggest that structured writing practice improves verbal communication skills in students by fostering better narrative and argumentative coherence.

However, speaking involves additional elements like tone, pacing, and nonverbal cues, which writing doesn’t directly address. Practicing writing alone may not improve these aspects unless paired with deliberate speaking practice. For instance, someone who writes eloquently but rarely speaks publicly might still struggle with delivery or spontaneity. Conversely, regular speaking practice alongside writing — such as rehearsing written speeches—can amplify the transfer of skills.

In short, improving writing can enhance aspects of speaking, particularly in clarity and vocabulary, but it’s not a complete substitute for practicing oral communication. Combining both practices yields the best results."

"Improving sentence variety in writing can positively impact sentence variety in speaking, as the skills developed in crafting diverse sentence structures are transferable to verbal communication. Writing practice encourages intentional use of varied sentence lengths, types (simple, compound, complex), and structures, which can train the mind to think more dynamically about expression. For example, a 2019 study in Language and Speech found that students who practiced varied sentence construction in writing showed increased syntactic diversity in their spoken narratives, as they became more aware of how to avoid repetitive patterns.

However, the transfer isn’t automatic. Speaking requires real-time processing, which can limit the ability to consciously apply varied structures unless practiced in oral contexts. Factors like nervousness, audience interaction, or lack of vocal practice can hinder the application of writing skills to speech. For instance, someone who writes with rich sentence variety might revert to simpler, repetitive structures when speaking impromptu if they haven’t practiced translating those skills into spoken delivery.

To maximize improvement, combining writing exercises with speaking practice—like reading varied sentences aloud or rehearsing speeches—can reinforce the habit of using diverse structures in real-time. So, while improving sentence variety in writing can lay a strong foundation for more varied speaking, deliberate practice in both domains is key to fully realizing the benefit."

Does improving one's writing ability cause one to improve one's speaking ability? For example, improving one's clarity of thought, organization, and precise word choice. Will improving one's sentence variety in writing improve one's sentence variety in speaking? Will these things lead to improved thinking ability?

Time to master reading skills such as reading comprehension

Reading and its effect on writing ability

Reading and its effect on speaking ability

Time to master speaking. High mastery such as a top actor, public speaker, top salesperson, etc.

Time to master writing to a high level

How much will improving one's reading ability, writing ability and speaking ability improve one's thinking ability? Like what percentage?

Improving one's writing/speaking ability and its positive effects on improving one's thinking ability

See also: Rational thinking and Analytical writing

"Statistically, how much will improving one’s writing ability improve and verbal/speaking ability improve one's thinking ability if one move's from a B grade college grade level of writing/speaking to an A grade level of writing and speaking?": "For adults or college students, postsecondary verbal-focused education has shown IQ gains of 5-10 points in verbal and performance domains, though effects vary by baseline ability. Overall, this could yield a 5-15% improvement in cognitive metrics like working memory or problem-solving, assuming intensive practice, as B-level speaking (functional but hesitant) advances to A-level fluency"

Grammar and IQ test scores:

Writing ability and IQ test scores:

Improving one's reading/writing/speaking ability and combined with problem-solving ability and decision making ability its positive effects on improving one's thinking ability

How much will combining creative problem-solving ability and decision making ability improve one's thinking ability?

Improving rational thinking categories in an integrated way and its effect on improving overall thinking

Cognitive performance

The argument that mnemonics and increased vocabulary can make you smarter

See also: Mnemonic

"Mnemonics are memory aids that help people recall information by creating associations. They are useful for memorizing lists, sequences, and complex information by transforming it into something more easily remembered, like acronyms, rhymes, or visual images. Mnemonics can be particularly helpful for students, healthcare professionals, and anyone needing to learn and remember large amounts of information." - What are mnemonics good for?

"Yes, mnemonics can be very helpful for learning vocabulary. They act as memory aids, creating associations between new words and information that is easier to recall, such as images, stories, or rhymes. This makes the learning process more engaging and can lead to better retention of new vocabulary. Here's why mnemonics are effective for vocabulary acquisition..." - Are mnemonics good for learning vocabulary?

Vocabulary and intelligence

"The more words a child knows, the more effectively they read and the more effectively they learn – whatever the subject. Vocabulary is so influential, in fact, that educational psychology pioneers identified it as the single greatest indicator of overall intelligence." - The link between vocabulary and intelligence, MsWordSmith.com

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence

Christ Pantokrator, Cathedral of Cefalù, Sicily; mosaic in Byzantine style.

Plan for generally optimizing one's overall intelligence using using Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence

Spatial intelligence:

Musical intelligence:

Best uses of artificial intelligence for a typical person

How AI reduces your cognitively abilities such as critical thinking/problem-solving and your learning ability if you use it wrongly

See also: Rational thinking and Critical thinking and Bloom's taxology

Consequences of overly relying on artificial intelligence

Using AI more intelligently

Importance of IQ

Mensa IQ tests

UK:

Thou shall think clearly and creatively. Thou shall not commit logical fallacies.

See also: Increasing cognitive performance

Rational thinking refers to one's ability to process information/data and engage in decision making and problem solving based on logic, facts, and evidence rather than on illogical thinking, irrational thinking, delusional thinking, cognitive biases and personal biases.

Jesus said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind."

A mind is a terrible thing to waste!

Aristotle
Socrates
Plato

Favorite book on critical thinking

  • The Thinker's Way by John Chaffee, Ph.D., Little, Brown and Company; First Edition (October 1, 1998)

Favorite website dealing with thinking, critical thinking and logical fallacies

Videos on critical thinking:

Logical fallacies and cognitive biases

Logical articles and videos

Video:

Creativity

Cognitive distortions/biases

Ex-CIA spy on cognitive biases, propaganda in media and CIA spy manipulation

CIA training

Detecting propaganda

Bloom's taxology: 6 levels of thinking

Thinking more rationally

See also: Rational thinking

Difference between smart and brilliant/wise people

https://www.conservapedia.com/User:Conservative/Learning_%26_Thinking

The difference between low to high IQ thinking vs. very high IQ thinking

See also: Rational thinking and logical reasoning and evidence-based thinking and analytical thinking and critical thinking and probabilistic thinking and structural thinking and systems thinking and Dunning-Kruger effect



The difference between low to high IQ thinking vs. ultra high IQ thinking, where VHIQ represents low to high IQ thinking and UHIQ represents ultra high IQ thinking.[6]

Notice how the low IQ to high IQ individuals often gravitate towards binary either/or thinking and taking sides rather than towards probabilistic thinking and balancing between contradictory possibilities.

While scientific thinking did cause the scientific revolution and all its benefits when it comes to advanced technology, medicine and a proliferation of scientific knowledge, science does have its limitations (See: Limitations of science).

Splitting is a psychological defense mechanism that causes individuals to engage in the extreme binary thinking of black-and-white thinking, all-or-nothing thinking and thinking in extremes.[7] Splitting is a distorted way of thinking in which the positive or negative attributes of a person, thing or event are neither weighed nor are they cohesive.[8]

Critical Thinking skills

Avoiding errant thinking:

Books:

Cognitive bias mitigation:

Recognizing the tactics of those engaged in disinformation:

Aristotle's four causes

Critical thinking grid

The grid method of approaching a problem

The Good, The Bad and the Better Question?

Mental models

ModelThinkers:

  • Modelthinkers - YouTube, ModelThinkers is committed to empowering you to be smarter, faster. Our dynamic platform delivers the world's most powerful ideas in the form of summarised and actionable mental models. Find out more at ModelThinkers.com today.
  • Modelthinkers website

Learning and development

See also: Lifelong learning

"Organizations that are proactive about expanding employees’ knowledge and skills build a capable workforce equipped to overcome challenges and achieve success. That is why employee learning and development is such a vital function of every company."[11]

Articles:

Video:

Intelligence and memory

IQ and personality/ideology/etc.

IQ and general success in life

“After surveying over a thousand rich folk in The Millionaire Mind, Thomas J. Stanley tells us that the typical millionaire had an average GPA and frugal spending habits — but good interpersonal skills.” - Entertainment Weekly

Higher IQ and its effect on your life:

Other:

"The LAIT, Mega, and Titan tests are designed specifically to discriminate at the high end of the I.Q. scale. Calibration of chronometric tests at very high levels is needed. Hedley [St. John-Wilson], as someone with a strong interest in both chronometric testing and the high end, what can you tell us about this? [3]"[12]

High IQ societies

"The most elite ultra High IQ Society is the Mega Society with 26 members with percentiles of 99.9999 or 1 in a million."[13]

Software/apps boosting cognitive fitness

Thinkfast:

Brain health and mental performance

See also: Academic performance and nutrition

IQ and reaction times and longevity and mood:

Apps:

IQ and fitness:

IQ and Omega 3 blood levels:

Combined effects of Omega 3 and exercise:

Salmon and sardines trump fish oil:

Mercury levels and fish:

Vegetable sources of DHA:

Brain nutrition:

Brain exercises

Brain workouts - better than coffee!:

BrainHQ (most heavily researched to show benefits)

Cognifit:

Cogmed:

Neuroplus:

Mindset:

3 Brain Control Device to Focus Invention Ideas you MUST have

12 cognitive tasks from Cambridge Brain Sciences:

12 cognitive tasks from Cambridge Brain Sciences

Others:

Brain health - brain exercises - free online tests

Stroop test online:

Brain health and supernatural healing

Brain and mental performance

Mensa membership

Cognitive software, sleep, divergent thinking/creativity, etc.

Aristotle's rhetoric


Aristotle

Chess and increasing intelligence

See also: Chess and increasing mental performance

Chess presents interesting intellectual challenges. It is said that: "Chess has an advantage over most school subjects: it combines both theory and practice. Ideas are honed and tested in the crucible of competitive play. Poor formulation or poor execution of ideas loses games. Careless, faulty thinking is ruthlessly refuted on the chessboard."[14]

According to Healthline.com: "Playing chess can improve cognitive skills like memory, planning, and problem-solving. It may also help reduce symptoms of certain brain conditions.[9]

Some countries, particularly nations like Uzbekistan from the former Soviet Union, promote chess as a fundamental aspect of learning and mental development.

Bobby Fischer

Bobby Fischer and Bible reading: Earlier in life he mentioned that "I can remember times coming home from a chess club at four in the morning when I was half asleep and half dead and forcing myself to pray an hour and study (the Bible) an hour. You know, I was half out of my head-stoned almost."[15]

Bobby Fischer in Amsterdam, Jan. 1, 1972
Bobby Fischer playing chess against Boris Spassky in 1974.

Wesley So

See also: Wesley So

Chess champion Wesley So is a devout Christian who reads the Bible daily and he attends church weekly.[10]

Chess openings principles

Journal articles on chess and increasing mental performance

External links

One of my favorite videos related to personal/team achievement improvement

See also: Achievement orientation


Video: Charles A. Garfield and Peak Performance (1985) by Charles A. Garfield (Related to insights gathered from the Apollo 11 mission)

See also: Charles A. Garfield - YouTube and Charles Garfield books

What are the pros, cons and limitations of AI type thinking?

Miscellaneous other user pages at Conservapedia

Why some people are cognitively inflexible. Why some people find it hard to admit error

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Pride and cognitive inflexibility

See also: Cognitive flexibility and Openness and Intellectual curiosity and Intellectual humility and Hubris and Pride

"Pride, especially when associated with self-conscious emotions like shame, can negatively impact cognitive flexibility. Studies suggest that pride can inhibit the ability to switch tasks and make decisions, leading to longer reaction times and lower accuracy rates, especially in complex or switching tasks. This suggests that pride may interfere with the brain's ability to adapt and adjust to changing circumstances."[16]

"Prideful people don't want to admit that they are wrong because that is going to highlight their limitations, and they are already not comfortable with what they already know. When this happens, try to be open-minded about it." - Pride Can Take You Down, Brainz Magazine

Narcissism and cognitive inflexibility

See also: Narcissistic personality disorder and Intelligence and various personality disorders

Narcissists don't learn from their mistakes because they don't think they make any.[11]

Narcissism and insecurity:

Narcissism and cognitive inflexibility:

"Narcissism and cognitive inflexibility are linked, as narcissists may struggle with flexible thinking, particularly when their self-esteem is threatened. This can manifest as difficulties in processing social ambiguity, rigid thinking patterns, and challenges in adapting to new situations."[17]

"Narcissism and cognitive inflexibility often intertwine, leading to a fear of being wrong. Narcissists, driven by a need for self-enhancement and a lack of empathy, are highly sensitive to criticism and have difficulty acknowledging their mistakes. This, combined with a tendency to prioritize self-serving narratives and avoid evidence that contradicts their beliefs, can result in a rigid and inflexible cognitive style."[18]

"In refusing to acknowledge that they have made a mistake, narcissists fail to learn from those mistakes, a recent study from Oregon State University – Cascades found. The mental process of analyzing past actions to see what one should have done differently is called “should counterfactual thinking.” Counterfactual thinking is the mental process of imagining a different outcome or scenario from what actually occurred." - Narcissists don’t learn from their mistakes because they don’t think they make any, study shows, 2022

See also:

Logical fallacies and cognitive biases

""I find your arguments strewn with gaping defects in logic." - Spock in the television series Star Trek

See also: Logical fallacies and Logic

Logical fallacies and cognitive biases

Causes of people being illogical


Errors of judgment and their most likely causes

See also: Decision making

Doubling down on error unintentionally and intentionally

"established cognitive and psychological mechanisms. These are often subconscious shortcuts or defenses the brain uses to maintain consistency, protect self-image, or simplify decision-making."

Deliberate ignorance

See also: Openness and Self-awareness and Intellectual curiosity and Intellectual humility and Decision making and Cognitive bias and Critical thinking and Hubris and Pride and Rationalization

Videos:

"Deliberate ignorance, the conscious decision to remain unaware of information, can be driven by various factors, including emotional regulation, social concerns, and strategic advantages. People may choose to ignore information to avoid negative emotions, minimize uncertainty, or maintain a positive self-image. In some cases, deliberate ignorance can be used strategically, like in business to avoid facing unfavorable consequences or to maintain a veneer of innocence."[19]

The case for being less partisan/political and being more objective

Miscellaneous

Midwits and Dunning-Kruger effect

IQ definition of a midwits

  • "A midwit is typically described as someone with an IQ score between 85 and 115; more colloquially, it describes a person with slightly above-average ability in any domain—someone who is able to pass basic qualifications and overcome standard hurdles but who is in no way exceptional." - The Rule of Midwits.

Internet midwits and related midwits

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Signs of an internet midwit (Ah, “midwit”—a term often used online to describe someone of average intelligence who may overestimate their understanding or reasoning, sometimes falling into predictable patterns of thinking. Let’s break down the signs carefully and analytically)

The problem with internet midwits:

Signs you are dealing with an internet midwit:

Key arguments that show you are dealing with an internet midwit:

George Frideric Handel

Fun:

  • Why do the internet midwits so furiously rage on the internet?
  • Why do the internet midwits imagine vain things?
  • Why do the midwits rage-rage-rage?
  • Why do they so furiously rage on the internet?

See: Why do the nations so furiously rage? - playlist

Below 100 IQ signs and/or signs of irrational/illogical/delusional/unreasonable/foolish people

As can bee seen by the articles/videos to the left, there are many signs that you may be dealing with a low IQ person.

If a person is wearing a dunce cap that doesn't necessarily mean that he is a low IQ person. During the Cultural Revolution the Chinese communists made some of their opponents wear dunce caps.[12]

Articles, mixture of low intelligence and foolish/unreasonable people:

Videos on signs of low intelligence:

Signs of an illogical/delusional/unreasonable/foolish people: Categorized and listed

See also: Rational thinking and Critical thinking and Logical reasoning and Decision making and Problem solving and Cognitive bias

See: Signs of an illogical/delusional/unreasonable/foolish people

Attitude:

Lack of intellectual curiosity; Overconfidence (Superiority complex and Intellectual humility and Hubris and Pride and Dunning-Kruger effect which is they don't know what they don't know); Lack of openness and closed-mindedness (ignoring other perspectives); intolerant (See: Tolerance); self-centered and think everything is about them (See: Narcissism and Egocentric Thinking); Struggle with creativity, imagination, ideation, innovation and novelty; Often narrow limited interests; Resist change (See: Change management; Poor listening skills; Lack of adaptability); Lack of self-awareness; Neglecting personal development/self-improvement; Laxity in learning (See also: Accelerated learning and Lifelong learning); Lazy (See: Work ethic); Not self-motivated; Too cautious (See: Courage, Risk and Risk management) and does not read books.

Cognitive:

Poor problem solving (See also: Creative problem solving); Struggle with abstract thinking/abstract concepts; Difficulty with complex tasks that require multiple steps and critical thinking; all-or-nothing thinking; Using purely emotionally based arguments rather than logical arguments; They rarely have any substantial evidence to defend the ideas they claim to believe; Lack of critical thinking and often superstitious; Prone to logical fallacies; prone to cognitive biases; Prone to cognitive distortions (Cognitive distortions are considered exaggerated or irrational thought patterns that can significantly impact mental health), often appearing as negative thinking styles (See: Checklist of cognitive distortions and Cognitive Distortions: 22 Examples & Worksheets and PDF); They often idolize powerful people; Gullible (They can be easily molded and influenced by propaganda/crooks/autocrats/dictators); Bad decision making or indecisive; Can't see the forest through the trees (can't see the big picture); Difficulty seeing cause and effect; Wrestle with mathematical ideas; Poor memory skills (See: Mnemonic); Difficulty multitasking; Difficulty summarizing key points; Doesn't deal well with conflicting information and ambiguity; Poor attention span (See: Concentration); Overreliance on others for options, They will keep defending their perspective - even though what they are saying or standing-up for - does not make sense; They are poor learners; Poor verbal fluity. Although repeatedly claiming far out, nutty notions that have no basis in fact (Far-fetched conspiracy theories, holding to crazy propaganda despite being shown evidence to the contrary, etc.) is done by people who have average or high intelligence, this behavior does indicate a lack of common sense and a lack of critical thinking and/or a lack of intellectual curiosity/intellectual humility.

Life skills:

Short-term thinker (See: Proactivity); Bad planning skills; Poor time management skills; Poor organizational skills; Unrealistic thinkers who engage in delusionary thinking/irrational thinking; Lack of common sense; Difficult learning from past experiences (Connecting past with present) and incapable of seeing penalties/consequences; lack of self-awareness; lack of self-reflection (See: Journaling) and Overly dependent on instruction rather than self-learning (See: Benefits of Autodidacticism); They don't understand what they want; They take their decisions on intuition — which often leads to regrets and loss; They depend too much on favorable circumstances and don't prepare; They don't take responsibility for their own lives

Some people with low intelligence levels have deep insecurities which results into low self-esteem ("Research suggests that there is a potential correlation between low intelligence and low self-esteem, particularly due to the "Dunning-Kruger effect" where individuals with lower cognitive abilities often overestimate their own competence, leading to a disconnect between their actual abilities and perceived abilities, which can contribute to a lowered self-esteem when faced with challenges or comparisons to others; however, this is not always the case and individual experiences play a significant role."[20]).

Gossip by Charles Haigh-Wood (1854–1927)

Interpersonal skills:

Poor interpersonal skills/communication skills; constantly interrupts; constantly tells you how smart/superior they are; Being very opinionated, yet ill-informed; Lack of self-control; Impulsive; Overly emotional; Frequent outburst; Lack of empathy; Inability to take responsibility (blaming others and excusitis); unforgiveness; Takes things too personally; plays the victim; they equate volume/aggressiveness with being correct (Shouting, all caps, big fonts); Always have to have the last word (See: Last wordism); Ignoring feedback; Constant need for validation; They judge and pass instant judgement; They gossip behind others' back - they enjoy gossiping; They have difficulty in accepting their mistakes and saying their sorry; Have poor quality of relationships in their life; They lack non-verbal communication skills; They talk too much; Poor listening skills; They talk because they just want to say something, anything - and they want to be the one that everyone pays attention to; They act rude - as if nothing concerns them; They get annoyed very fast; Don't get jokes/sarcasm

(Lower social intelligence is associated with lower IQ: The Relationship Between Social Intelligence And IQ: A Psychometric Analysis, 2023; A Pilot Study of Correlation between Intelligence Quotient, Social Quotient, and Ayurveda Parameters in Children, 2018; Social and academic intelligence: Conceptually distinct but overlapping constructs, Personality and Individual Differences. Volume 12, Issue 7, 1991, Pages 695-702.

Lower emotional intelligence isn't necessarily associated with a lower IQ: "Various researchers who examined the educational correlates of EQ and IQ have found little correlation between these measures (e.g. MacCann et al., 2020 ), while others have found that EQ acts as a mediator variable between IQ and educational outcomes (Mavroveli & Sanchez-Ruiz, 2011; Petrides et al., 2004)"[21])

Dealing with low IQ people

Videos:

Books:

Videos on the book The Basic Laws of Human Stupidity by Carlo M. Cipolla

Dealing with irrational people

Irrational thinking occurs when an individual's patterns of thinking about himself or the world are not based on objective reality.

See also: Irrational thinking

Articles:

Videos:

Book:

Irrational/abnormal behavior relative to personality disorders

Toxic/negative people

Books

  • Does your Family Make You Smarter?: Nature, Nurture, and Human Autonomy by James R. Flynn. Cambridge University Press. May 31, 2016

References

  1. ↑ Spaced repetition
  2. ↑ The Peculiar Blindness of Expert
  3. ↑
  4. ↑ The Human Body: God's Masterpiece
  5. ↑ We Can Boost IQ: Revisiting Kvashchev’s Experiment, Journal of Intelligence. 2020 Dec; 8(4): 41. Published online 2020 Nov 26. doi: 10.3390/jintelligence8040041
  6. ↑ The IQ Delta
  7. ↑ Splitting and Borderline Personality Disorder by Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD, VeryWellMind.com
  8. ↑ Splitting and Borderline Personality Disorder by Kristalyn Salters-Pedneault, PhD, VeryWellMind.com
  9. ↑ The 9 Best Benefits of Playing Chess, Healthline.com
  10. ↑ Wesley So Bible reading
  11. ↑ Narcissists don't learn from their mistakes because they don't think they make any, Eurasia Review, 2020
  12. ↑ Rare Chinese Cultural Revolution photos on display, BBC
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