What Does It Mean to Be Intelligent? - with Howard Gardner

Howard Gardner's landmark theory of multiple intelligences called into question the value of the IQ test and the notion that someone's intelligence is dominated by a single, measurable general ability.

---
A very special thank you to our Patreon supporters who help make these videos happen, especially:
---

Product links on this page may be affiliate links which means it won't cost you any extra but we may earn a small commission if you decide to purchase through the link.

[Dan-udhz]

“You don't understand anything until you learn it more than one way.”
―Marvin Minsky

[WorthlessWinner]

Gardner's theories aren't very popular among intelligence researchers. The CHC theory, which postulates a hierarchy of intelligence types subsumed under 1 general factor, has been dominant since the 1990s. Genetic and neural research fits the CHC theory, not the multiple intelligence theory.

[charloc]

Thank you Mr Gardner for your lecture! I’ve read a lot about you in my classes, but it’s nice hearing you explain your theories

[rh_BOSS]

Somehow a mind of a master synthesizer can't synthesize a coherent 40 minute lecture.

[fouxsiefouxs]

Postmodern dinosaur self promoting for 20+ minutes and then describing how to live a happy life within an academia bubble....

[Andre_XX]

21:06 The Bible is a "great work of synthesis"? And this guy has studied intelligence? Jeez, now I have heard everything.

[MarttiSuomivuori]

I am halfway through and no wiser. Many elderly people get the false idea that they are interesting when in fact it is their work.

[dixonpinfold]

"If they say you're not intelligent, don't believe them. I say you probably are! Now buy my books, will you?"

[taleemikhidmat]

Thank you sir. I believe those who work hard and try to learn slowly are also intelligent as compared to quick learners.

[DragonHeart]

I love your idea of Pluralizing. I have learning disabilities and pluralizing information could have..no would have made a big difference in my education and educational experience, because it was hell for me.

[patrickaycock]

Im interested how this went from hypothesis to theory.

[anthonyheller]

Dude should be past the stage where he needs self-promotion (I lived in Cambridge and know the culture).

[surajtiwari]

Wouldn't it be great if they recorded it with microphone & then send it to ri who then uploads it.

[daveac]

That example question seems poorly phrased - shouldn't it be 'how far have you walked' not 'how long have you walked' ?

[sinistergeek]

i am reading the book rn !! FIVE MINDS FOR THE FUTURE-2006...Wish i had i know lil earlier i could've figure out..How to operate Myself and what to develop

[fransmulder]

A very staccato way of speaking, making it difficult to listen through

[dobedo]

So synthesis is the ability to negotiate multiple intellectual aptitudes at once? So multidisciplinary thinking, which just about everyone who applies their reseach does.

[BrunoJantarada]

Very interesting topic. Can you give more insight on whether or not you used AI's and if so what approach you tried? Thank you in advance

[ibrenecario]

Why can't the speaker have some professional recording gear?

[Rabbit-the-One]

Yes, I too want a fellow citizens in the Whitehouse. However, I believe we have different definitions for that phrase. Yet we both want the same guy to win.