Types of Intelligence

Flint · 11-21-2006, 01:35 PM

People are often said to possess Street Smarts or Book Smarts. Much ado is made about which type is superior, and, conversely, alot of bustas be runnin' they mouth. I propose that there is a third catagory of smarts: Google Smarts. This is a person who has limited knowledge, but uses Street Smarts to appear to have Book Smarts.

Sundae · 11-21-2006, 01:46 PM

Google Smarts is the ability to talk knowledgeably about a subject until someone asks you a question.

Undertoad · 11-21-2006, 01:48 PM

People don't care about how smart you are. They only care what you can do for them.

skysidhe · 11-21-2006, 01:51 PM

I mind my own business smarts and take my vitamins smarts.

Shawnee123 · 11-21-2006, 03:52 PM

Other:

Maxwell Smarts

OK, if you have book smarts you can read and comprehend street smarts assuming you get your hands on said book.

If you have street smarts, no amount of street learnin' is gonna give you book smarts, therefore you will be really street smart while you live in the street.

'Nuff said.

DanaC · 11-21-2006, 04:22 PM

Whichever smart is most appropriate for what you are seeking to do/be at any given time.

11-21-2006, 04:38 PM

Emotional smarts. That whole distance from the head to the heart thing. I used to be pretty book smart, but I was never emotionally very intelligent. I make really dumb decisions about people that give me nothing but grief, either sooner or later.

PS what's 1337 smarts?

Iggy · 11-21-2006, 05:13 PM

I would say a combonation of street smarts and book smarts. But the most important "smart" of all is common sense. Seems like too many are lacking common sense.

Oh, and I voted other.

fargon · 11-21-2006, 05:17 PM

Sexual smarts

Aliantha · 11-21-2006, 06:15 PM

This is the theory I prescribe to when I consider the intelligence of another person. Many of you will probably be familiar with gardner's theory, but for those of you who aren't, this is the abstract for an article about employing Gardners theory for educating blind children.

Abstract: Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences has provided educators with a new view of intelligence. It emphasizes that science, math and language are not the only ways to exhibit intelligence. People exhibit intelligence in many different ways. Each type of intelligence is as valuable as the others. Gardner classifies these intelligences into eight different areas: bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial and natural intelligence. This paper reviews studies done for enhancing multiple intelligences in children who are blind. It also presents findings from brain research that supports the Theory of Multiple Intelligences and their implications in the field of teaching and learning. In addition, this paper provides a guide to modify curricular activities in the glance of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. These activities are designed to improve different talents in children who are blind such as imagination, creativity, cooperation, social skills, self reflection, linguistic abilities, critical thinking, scientific thinking and attitudes towards nature. Examples of the teaching methods that are used to enhance these talents are: cooperation learning, guided imagery, brainstorming, questioning, scientific inquiry, projects-based learning, learning cycle, and some others. Sample lesson plans are provided in this paper.

lumberjim · 11-21-2006, 06:40 PM

Ouch. my deja vu bone!

DucksNuts · 11-21-2006, 08:15 PM

Chameleon smarts

I'm with Ibram on common sense *smarts* though, problem is its all perception

Cicero · 11-21-2006, 08:25 PM

I rely on books and gut instinct(intuition) whatever. I can't really tell you what is better per se. Just what I need.
I've also been mulling over wisdom being kindness- not IQ. Just thinking about it. Or maybe I just need to be kinder in general and it has nothing to do with IQ. See how smart I am? See- I have no idea. Don't use my methods you'll be just as confused as I am and make sense about everything.
*Note: Common sense is only for the common.

9th Engineer · 11-23-2006, 01:25 PM

How about the 'smatering of everything smarts'? If you're stuck squarely in only one catagory you're unlikely to come out ahead of someone who has mediocre abilities in many. Take the book smarts for example, if you can't interact with others or make good social decisions then at best you're going to be the bumbling professer who can't even keep his tie straight. If you're stuck in street smarts then you can't do anything that requires a complex skill.

Aliantha · 11-23-2006, 07:30 PM

What's wrong with bumbling professors who can't keep their ties straight?

View Poll Results: which type of inteliigence is better?
Street Smarts	2	14.29%
Book Smarts	2	14.29%
Google Smarts	0	0%
1337 Smarts	1	7.14%
Other (Specify)	9	64.29%
Voters: 14. You may not vote on this poll

11-21-2006, 01:35 PM	#1
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	Types of Intelligence People are often said to possess Street Smarts or Book Smarts. Much ado is made about which type is superior, and, conversely, alot of bustas be runnin' they mouth. I propose that there is a third catagory of smarts: Google Smarts. This is a person who has limited knowledge, but uses Street Smarts to appear to have Book Smarts. __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio**

11-21-2006, 01:46 PM	#2
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Google Smarts is the ability to talk knowledgeably about a subject until someone asks you a question. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

11-21-2006, 03:52 PM	#5
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	Other: Maxwell Smarts OK, if you have book smarts you can read and comprehend street smarts assuming you get your hands on said book. If you have street smarts, no amount of street learnin' is gonna give you book smarts, therefore you will be really street smart while you live in the street. 'Nuff said. __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

11-21-2006, 05:13 PM	#8
Iggy Back and ready to tart up the place Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 850	I would say a combonation of street smarts and book smarts. But the most important "smart" of all is common sense. Seems like too many are lacking common sense. Oh, and I voted other. __________________ Chock-full of naughty goodness.

11-21-2006, 01:48 PM	#3
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	People don't care about how smart you are. They only care what you can do for them.

11-21-2006, 01:51 PM	#4
skysidhe ~~Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.~~ Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,828	I mind my own business smarts and take my vitamins smarts.

11-21-2006, 04:22 PM	#6
DanaC We have to go back, Kate! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 25,964	Whichever smart is most appropriate for what you are seeking to do/be at any given time.

11-21-2006, 04:38 PM	#7
marichiko Guest Posts: n/a	Emotional smarts. That whole distance from the head to the heart thing. I used to be pretty book smart, but I was never emotionally very intelligent. I make really dumb decisions about people that give me nothing but grief, either sooner or later. PS what's 1337 smarts?

11-21-2006, 05:17 PM	#9
fargon Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Crosse, WI Posts: 8,924	Sexual smarts __________________ Annoy the ones that ignore you!!! I live a blessed life I Love my Country, I Fear the Government!!! Heavily medicated for the good of mankind.

11-21-2006, 06:15 PM	#10
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	This is the theory I prescribe to when I consider the intelligence of another person. Many of you will probably be familiar with gardner's theory, but for those of you who aren't, this is the abstract for an article about employing Gardners theory for educating blind children. Abstract: Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences has provided educators with a new view of intelligence. It emphasizes that science, math and language are not the only ways to exhibit intelligence. People exhibit intelligence in many different ways. Each type of intelligence is as valuable as the others. Gardner classifies these intelligences into eight different areas: bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial and natural intelligence. This paper reviews studies done for enhancing multiple intelligences in children who are blind. It also presents findings from brain research that supports the Theory of Multiple Intelligences and their implications in the field of teaching and learning. In addition, this paper provides a guide to modify curricular activities in the glance of the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. These activities are designed to improve different talents in children who are blind such as imagination, creativity, cooperation, social skills, self reflection, linguistic abilities, critical thinking, scientific thinking and attitudes towards nature. Examples of the teaching methods that are used to enhance these talents are: cooperation learning, guided imagery, brainstorming, questioning, scientific inquiry, projects-based learning, learning cycle, and some others. Sample lesson plans are provided in this paper. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

11-21-2006, 06:40 PM	#11
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	Ouch. my deja vu bone! __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

11-21-2006, 08:15 PM	#12
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	Chameleon smarts I'm with Ibram on common sense smarts though, problem is its all perception

11-21-2006, 08:25 PM	#13
Cicero Looking forward to open mic night. Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 5,148	I rely on books and gut instinct(intuition) whatever. I can't really tell you what is better per se. Just what I need. I've also been mulling over wisdom being kindness- not IQ. Just thinking about it. Or maybe I just need to be kinder in general and it has nothing to do with IQ. See how smart I am? See- I have no idea. Don't use my methods you'll be just as confused as I am and make sense about everything. *Note: Common sense is only for the common.

11-23-2006, 01:25 PM	#14
9th Engineer Bioengineer and aspiring lawer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 872	How about the 'smatering of everything smarts'? If you're stuck squarely in only one catagory you're unlikely to come out ahead of someone who has mediocre abilities in many. Take the book smarts for example, if you can't interact with others or make good social decisions then at best you're going to be the bumbling professer who can't even keep his tie straight. If you're stuck in street smarts then you can't do anything that requires a complex skill. __________________ The most valuable renewable resource is stupidity.

11-23-2006, 07:30 PM	#15
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	What's wrong with bumbling professors who can't keep their ties straight? __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

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