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1mins
The Well
The big problem with how we measure “intelligence”
Testing is an attempt to measure intelligence. But is intelligence really what’s getting measured? A neuroscientist weighs in:
Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
A solitary figure is suspended in midair above a textured ground, set against a yellow background.
7mins
The Well
The incredible powers of transcendent thinking, explained by a neuroscientist
Finding meaning isn’t just personally fulfilling — it’s critical to our brain’s development, explains USC neuroscientist.
Mary Helen Immordino-Yang
Green chalkboard filled with various mathematical equations, graphs, and formulas written in black marker.
3mins
The Well
Unlock your inner math genius, in 4 minutes
Yes, you CAN be a “math person” — as long as you follow these learning techniques.
Po-Shen Loh
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