The definition of intelligence states that intelligence is the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills. But is intelligence also hereditary? How can one correlate genotype/traits to intelligence?
For the manifestation of the intellect, the presence of two components is necessary - hereditary bases (genotype) and acquired knowledge in the process of life (phenotype). For a person, the knowledge gained in the community of people is extremely important. For example, there is a congenital anomaly of the brain (Down's disease), unfortunately there are few innate bases for the development of intelligence. The second example. A healthy child was born, but it turned out for various reasons outside the human community (Mowgli syndrome). Such a child does not have a second signal system, that is, he is not capable of verbal communication. Such children show obvious defectiveness in relation to the intellect.
For the manifestation of the intellect, the presence of two components is necessary - hereditary bases (genotype) and acquired knowledge in the process of life (phenotype). For a person, the knowledge gained in the community of people is extremely important. For example, there is a congenital anomaly of the brain (Down's disease), unfortunately there are few innate bases for the development of intelligence. The second example. A healthy child was born, but it turned out for various reasons outside the human community (Mowgli syndrome). Such a child does not have a second signal system, that is, he is not capable of verbal communication. Such children show obvious defectiveness in relation to the intellect.
the association of genes to intelligence is only a very small proportion. the intelligence is individual's own ability to acquire knowledge from the surrounding environment.
Although intelligence is a heritable trait, it is also subject to random processes. Many outstanding intellects did not have parents with anything like the same abilities.
Shibabrata is correct. We tend to discount education in the process and the problem solving requirements that come with education.
'DNA' is strong pillar reinforce 'Intelligence' & 'Entropy' with population incarnates 'Genius' or 'Super Intelligent' person
Eg., 'Lord Krishna, 'Buddha' & 'Einstein' quotes published in literature are widely accepted by people for 'Rational' social life and betterment or peaceful 'Society'
It is inherent but comes only after acquired. It could be compared with fire of coal as fire would come out only after blowing
An Entity has 3 structural components:
Identity, Intelligence and Influence.
Their interaction generates the functional characteristics : Priorities, Capabilities and Versatilities.
The final products are Existence, Meaning and Impact.
Identity is Genome - driven.
Intelligence is Virome- driven ( it generates the Connectome - this is just the hypothesis for the moment)
Influence is Microbiome- driven.
Intelligence develops at the border with Identity conditioned by Willingness ( results into EQ), develops itself as result of Meta cognitive processes (IQ) and develops conditioned by Awareness ( results into SQ= Societal Quotient).
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