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Rethinking Intelligence: A Radical New Understanding of Our Human Potential by Rina Bliss
5.0
Rating: 9.5/10 **top 10 of 2023**
Duration: 1 day
Book Overview:
In her book Rethinking Intelligence, genetics expert Dr.Rina Bliss redefines what it means to be intelligent. Through the lens of Genetics (the study of genes and heredity), Bliss introduces a new intelligence paradigm.
According to Bliss's argument, intelligence is not fixed; it is not confined to a select few's DNA or quantifiable solely through standardized testing. Instead, intelligence is a journey and a process that can be nurtured in the right environment.
Likes:
1. Writing: Dr.Rina Bliss is a great writer. Despite the intricate concepts explored, Bliss does an incredible job of explaining her research and ideas, making the book an easy and enjoyable read.
2. Unique approach: Bliss's approach to exploring intelligence is through the lens of Genetics, the study of genes and heredity. In my experience, most books on intelligence focus solely on neuroscience research. Although Bliss does incorporate neuroscience research into her argument, the foundation of her ideas is based on genetics research. By delving into topics like epigenetics, Bliss emphasizes the significant influence genetics can have on our intellectual capacity.
Dislikes:
1. Bliss claims that her new intelligence model is radical but I disagree. Given the amount of emerging research on neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and behavior/mindsets, for the most part, people have a general idea that intelligence isn't fixed or linear and can be nurtured.
Notes:
> Our DNA is set but recent studies show that based on our environment (who we hang out with, what we consume, beliefs about ourselves, etc) we can up or downregulate our genes to change their expression.
> Stress can harmfully impact our ability to learn (affects our genetic expression negatively)
> Our brains are plastic, meaning that they are constantly growing and evolving as we learn and experience things.
> Connection, whether it's with others or ourselves, can help us become better learners. In other words, you learn better with hands-on experience, especially those shared with others.
Duration: 1 day
Book Overview:
In her book Rethinking Intelligence, genetics expert Dr.Rina Bliss redefines what it means to be intelligent. Through the lens of Genetics (the study of genes and heredity), Bliss introduces a new intelligence paradigm.
According to Bliss's argument, intelligence is not fixed; it is not confined to a select few's DNA or quantifiable solely through standardized testing. Instead, intelligence is a journey and a process that can be nurtured in the right environment.
Likes:
1. Writing: Dr.Rina Bliss is a great writer. Despite the intricate concepts explored, Bliss does an incredible job of explaining her research and ideas, making the book an easy and enjoyable read.
2. Unique approach: Bliss's approach to exploring intelligence is through the lens of Genetics, the study of genes and heredity. In my experience, most books on intelligence focus solely on neuroscience research. Although Bliss does incorporate neuroscience research into her argument, the foundation of her ideas is based on genetics research. By delving into topics like epigenetics, Bliss emphasizes the significant influence genetics can have on our intellectual capacity.
Dislikes:
1. Bliss claims that her new intelligence model is radical but I disagree. Given the amount of emerging research on neuroplasticity, epigenetics, and behavior/mindsets, for the most part, people have a general idea that intelligence isn't fixed or linear and can be nurtured.
Notes:
> Our DNA is set but recent studies show that based on our environment (who we hang out with, what we consume, beliefs about ourselves, etc) we can up or downregulate our genes to change their expression.
> Stress can harmfully impact our ability to learn (affects our genetic expression negatively)
> Our brains are plastic, meaning that they are constantly growing and evolving as we learn and experience things.
> Connection, whether it's with others or ourselves, can help us become better learners. In other words, you learn better with hands-on experience, especially those shared with others.