How Brain Connectivity Research Demolished the Myth of Single Intelligence.

In 2012, researchers at the University of Warwick conducted the largest study of human intelligence in history—testing over 100,000 people worldwide. Their findings not only challenged the IQ orthodoxy but also completely demolished it. Yet, this ground-breaking research was largely ignored by the institutions that continue to use IQ-based assessments to make life-changing decisions.

In this episode, we dive deep into the scientific evidence that proves everything we've been taught about intelligence is fundamentally wrong—and why these findings are more crucial than ever in the AI age.

Key insights:

* How 100,000+ participants revealed intelligence operates as three distinct, independent systems

* Brain scan evidence shows that different types of intelligence use completely different neural networks

* Why can't the "most complex object in the universe" be measured by simple tests

* The circular logic trap that's kept us stuck in outdated thinking for over a century

The scientific verdict: Human intelligence isn't one thing that can be measured by a single number—it's multiple, independent capacities that work together in ways no test can capture.

Real-world impact: From Rakesh the "slow learner" who became a brilliant mechanic to students whose genius lies outside academic measures—discover why you might be far more intelligent than any test revealed.

💬 What types of intelligence do you excel at that traditional tests never captured?

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