Episode 5: The Nature of Human Intelligence

The theme of this episode is drawn from the book The Nature of Human Intelligence, edited by Professor Robert J Sternberg, Professor of Human Development at Cornell University. Professor Sternberg offers his insights into intelligence, discussing that it is not only defined by IQ and performance. According to him, intelligence should be treated in broader terms. For education practitioners, he says the existing tests measure knowledge and analytical skills, and although these are important skills for success in life, he argues they are more of a start than the finish. Success in society is defined by how well you adapt to environments, problem-solving, and how well you deal with worldly issues. What is clear in this episode, is that there is a diversity of views and opinions in the book on understanding human intelligence.