Intelligence can be learned, argues educationalist Michael Martinez. Noting that tackling planetary crises hangs, in part, on the focused work of many agilf minds, Martinez shows how such a revolution is possible. Beginning with the deep structure of cognitive ability, such as 'fluid' intelligence — the capacity to adapt to the unfamiliar — he paces the landscape of intellect. His journey reveals tools for change, including the rich variety of intelligence, from social to creative; the brain's extraordinary adaptability; and the cultivation of supportive behaviours such as the urge to excel.
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