Intelligence
Scientific insights into the nature of human intelligence.
Level 1
Lifting weights boosts brain function
Contrary to the stereotype of weightlifting being associated with brute strength, research shows that regular weight training can improve…
Collective knowledge doubles every year
Collective knowledge is expanding at an unprecedented rate, doubling each year. This rapid growth is driven by advancements in technology,…
The volume of global knowledge doubles every nine years
The evolution of medical knowledge and its transmission has accelerated significantly in the 21st century, with the volume of global…
Weight training enhances both muscle strength and brain health
A new study reveals that weight training not only builds muscle but also boosts brain function. Regular resistance exercises have…
Level 2
Asking follow-up questions and recalling small details are among seven habits that mark an exceptional listener
Exceptional listeners do more than stay quiet while others speak. Psychology research shows they share a set of subtle conversational…
Personal growth leads to spiritual awakening by expanding awareness beyond the ego
Developmental awakening maps the journey from ego to awareness. Learn how personal growth expands your perspective and leads to a spiritual waking up.
People with better thinking skills are better with tech
Cognitive abilities determine efficiency and mental load in everyday computer tasks This study investigates the relationship between cognitive abilities and…
Smarter people tend to be more generous and choose the common good
Research across psychology and economics suggests that higher cognitive ability, the mental skills used to learn, reason, and solve problems,…
The cognitive benefits of team sports and reading for children
An academic study identifies team sports and reading as activities that significantly enhance children’s intelligence. Team sports promote cognitive development…
Enhancing critical thinking through writing and mindful technology use
Writing helps develop critical thinking by requiring clarity, logical organization, and evaluation of information. Technology can either hinder or enhance…
Level 3
Brain adapts activity patterns to balance efficiency and informativeness during complex cognitive tasks
A PNAS study suggests that during coherent story listening, brain activity patterns can become easier to decode and easier to compress than during temporally scrambled story audio or rest. This is not mind-reading, but it may help explain how the brain balances detail with robustness to noise.
Correlation between intelligence and personality
Research indicates that certain personality traits are associated with higher levels of intelligence. Openness to experience and curiosity are positively…