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Cognition in people, machines, and the future

Intelligence
If Everyone Gets Smarter

Earl Hunt Ph.D. on December 9, 2013

What would happen if everyone became smarter? Some things would be better, others would remain much the same.

What would happen if everyone became smarter? Some things would be better, others would remain much the same.

Intelligence
Why we test determines what we test

Earl Hunt Ph.D. on August 18, 2013

The reason for testing determines the sort of intelligence test we need. Three types of reasons are discussed, and the requirements for testing for each are presented.

The reason for testing determines the sort of intelligence test we need. Three types of reasons are discussed, and the requirements for testing for each are presented.

Intelligence
Improving Intelligence

Earl Hunt Ph.D. on February 6, 2013

There are almost as many ads for sharpening your mind as for flattening your abs. How should these claims be evaluated?

There are almost as many ads for sharpening your mind as for flattening your abs. How should these claims be evaluated?

Neuroscience
The Holly Problem

Earl Hunt Ph.D. on February 6, 2013

How close are we to building androids? What happens when we do?

How close are we to building androids? What happens when we do?

Intelligence
Educational Testing and the Great Divergence

Earl Hunt Ph.D. on September 27, 2012

One of the great social problems facing our country is the divergence between different strata of society. The way in which tests are used to ensure minimum standards of achievement, and to screen applicants for higher education, may be contributing to this divergence.

One of the great social problems facing our country is the divergence between different strata of society. The way in which tests are used to ensure minimum standards of achievement, and to screen applicants for higher education, may be contributing to this divergence.

Intelligence
Organizing an Intelligent Nation

Earl Hunt Ph.D. on December 15, 2011

Suppose that the distribution of intelligence in a nation is fixed. How should that nation be organized to maximize the benefits gained from intelligence?

Suppose that the distribution of intelligence in a nation is fixed. How should that nation be organized to maximize the benefits gained from intelligence?

Intelligence
Personal experience and statistical truth

Earl Hunt Ph.D. on April 8, 2011

The question I want to raise is one that is a real puzzler for intelligence researchers. Why don't we get no respect? (Yes, I know that's a double negative. I'm just trying to imitate a TV comic.)

The question I want to raise is one that is a real puzzler for intelligence researchers. Why don't we get no respect? (Yes, I know that's a double negative. I'm just trying to imitate a TV comic.)