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The secret to intelligence

David Elikwu
Mar 18, 2024
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Most people think intelligence is about knowing and saying fancy words (jargon). They accumulate abstractions and discuss them, thinking it's smart.

Intelligence is mostly the opposite; it's a factor of your ability to construct and deconstruct abstractions.

Acquisition speed is definitely a factor in intelligence, but more important is your ability to br…

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