Nature of Intelligence

The cluster debates the multifaceted nature of intelligence, arguing it is not a single scalar metric like IQ, distinct from skills, erudition, and other traits, and not the ultimate measure of human value or success.

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Sample Comments

garmaine Jan 31, 2020 View on HN

Intelligence and what you do with it are orthogonal concepts.

yummy Dec 27, 2017 View on HN

Maybe they're smart, but not intelligent

xkcd1963 Apr 11, 2023 View on HN

Intelligence can't be generalised.

iosystem Aug 20, 2023 View on HN

Being skilled != being intelligent

placeybordeaux Aug 9, 2017 View on HN

smart or intelligence is not a scalar.

password54321 Nov 20, 2023 View on HN

"if you value intelligence above all other human qualities, you’re gonna have a bad time"

horns4lyfe Nov 11, 2024 View on HN

Intellectualism and intelligence are not the same thing.

stefantalpalaru Sep 11, 2015 View on HN

Erudition and intelligence are different things.

ssdspoimdsjvv Dec 17, 2025 View on HN

Intelligence has many dimensions.

snth Feb 25, 2015 View on HN

Yes, but intelligence isn't magic either.