I Explain How To Become Smart.
Summary
TLDRThis video explores the misconceptions about IQ and intelligence, emphasizing that while genetics play a role, applying oneself is crucial. It suggests that learning and applying knowledge in areas of interest can significantly increase one's practical intelligence, using examples like building a computer or understanding biology.
Takeaways
- ๐งฌ Genetics play a significant role in determining IQ, but it is not the sole factor.
- ๐ Schooling can potentially increase IQ, but the extent is debated, with some studies suggesting a minimal increase of 0.5 points per year.
- ๐ The maximum IQ increase through education is often capped at 15 points, implying a limit to how much one can improve from their innate IQ.
- ๐ Average IQs may be higher in some regions like Asia, but this does not guarantee that every individual from these regions is inherently smarter.
- ๐ก Intelligence is not solely about raw IQ numbers; effort and application are crucial to realizing one's intellectual potential.
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Analogies like a powerful computer being underutilized highlight the importance of applying knowledge to fully utilize one's intellectual capacity.
- ๐ฅ Eating certain foods or taking supplements might improve brain health but do not directly contribute to learning or intelligence.
- ๐ Reading is beneficial, but it is not the only method to gain knowledge or become smarter.
- ๐ง Applying what you learn in real-life situations is essential for true understanding and intelligence, not just passive learning.
- ๐ฑ Interest in a subject is key to learning and applying knowledge, as demonstrated by the example of someone excelling in audio engineering despite poor grades in science.
- ๐ผ Specializing in one or two subjects and becoming an expert in those areas is more valuable than having a superficial understanding of many subjects.
Q & A
What does the speaker suggest is the primary determinant of IQ?
-The speaker suggests that a large portion of one's IQ is determined by genetics, which is something one cannot control.
Can someone with a low IQ be smarter than someone with a high IQ?
-Yes, according to the speaker, someone with a low IQ could potentially be a lot smarter than someone with a high IQ if they apply themselves and utilize their capacity for learning.
What is the speaker's opinion on the impact of schooling on IQ?
-The speaker mentions that while some studies suggest schooling can increase IQ, the extent of this increase is debated and may range from 0.5 to 5 points per year, with a consensus on an average increase of 1 point per year.
What is the maximum IQ increase the speaker attributes to schooling?
-The speaker states that the maximum IQ increase due to schooling is capped at 15 points.
How does the speaker refute the stereotype of Asians being naturally smarter?
-The speaker acknowledges that while studies show average IQs in Asia may be higher, this does not mean every individual from Asia is smarter, as intelligence also depends on personal effort and application.
What analogy does the speaker use to explain the concept of 'capacity' in relation to IQ?
-The speaker uses the analogy of a computer with a powerful graphics card and CPU being underutilized if only used for basic tasks like Google Docs, to illustrate that having a high IQ means nothing if one does not apply themselves.
What does the speaker believe is the key to becoming smart?
-The speaker believes that the key to becoming smart is to apply what you learn, particularly in areas of personal interest, rather than relying on a one-step solution or a single method of learning.
Why does the speaker emphasize the importance of applying oneself while learning?
-The speaker emphasizes this because applying oneself while learning ensures that the knowledge gained is utilized to its full potential, leading to a deeper understanding and mastery of the subject.
What are some alternative methods to reading books that the speaker suggests for learning?
-The speaker suggests listening to audiobooks, watching YouTube videos, and learning by doing or practicing the skills being learned.
How does the speaker recommend learning a new skill like building a computer?
-The speaker recommends learning by doing, such as building a computer while watching a tutorial video, to ensure that the learning process is interactive and practical.
What strategy does the speaker propose for learning abstract subjects like biology?
-The speaker suggests writing down practice questions and answering them while learning, similar to the process of learning by doing, but adapted for abstract subjects.
What is the speaker's view on the importance of being an expert in one or two subjects rather than knowing a little about many?
-The speaker believes that being an expert in one or two subjects is more useful in the long term and makes a person smart in their field of interest, rather than having a superficial knowledge of many subjects.
How does the speaker encourage viewers to apply the lessons from the video to make money?
-The speaker encourages viewers to think about a monetizable topic they are interested in, choose a learning method that suits them, and apply themselves while learning, suggesting that this will lead to expertise and potential monetization of their skills.
Outlines
๐ง The Nature of Intelligence and the Role of Genetics
The script discusses the misconceptions around intelligence and IQ, emphasizing that a significant portion of one's IQ is genetically determined and not easily changeable. It suggests that even individuals with lower IQs can be smarter than those with higher IQs if they apply themselves. The video argues that while education can modestly increase one's IQ, it is not a one-step solution to becoming smart. The speaker proposes that the capacity to be smart is like a computer's hardware; it needs to be utilized effectively to realize its full potential. The script also touches on the stereotype of Asians being naturally smart, highlighting that intelligence is not solely determined by genetics but also by personal effort and interest.
๐ Practical Learning and Application for True Intelligence
This paragraph focuses on the practical aspects of learning and how to effectively increase one's intelligence. It refutes the idea that simply consuming information through reading or watching videos is sufficient for becoming smart. Instead, the speaker advocates for active learning by applying knowledge in real-life situations, such as building a computer while watching a tutorial. The importance of interest in the learning process is highlighted, as it motivates individuals to fully engage and utilize their intellectual capacity. The speaker also suggests that being an expert in one or two subjects is more valuable than having a superficial knowledge of many, and encourages viewers to find a monetizable topic they are passionate about and learn deeply about it, using a preferred method of learning and applying it actively.
Mindmap
Keywords
๐กIQ
๐กGenetics
๐กEducation
๐กCapacity
๐กApplication
๐กInterest
๐กExpertise
๐กPractice
๐กLearning Methods
๐กMonetization
๐กImagination
Highlights
Becoming smart is easy, but genetics play a significant role in determining IQ.
IQ can be increased, but there is a limit to how much it can be improved.
Schooling can increase IQ, but the effect varies and is generally limited.
The potential IQ increase from schooling is capped at 15 points.
IQ is not solely determined by education; innate intelligence can also play a role.
Stereotypes about intelligence based on geographical location can be misleading.
Laziness and lack of application can hinder the manifestation of potential intelligence.
IQ is a measure of potential, not necessarily actual intelligence.
Intelligence can be compared to the capacity of a computer, which needs to be utilized effectively.
Health supplements may improve brain health but do not directly enhance learning.
Reading is beneficial but not the only way to become smart.
Learning should involve active application and interest in the subject matter.
Different learning methods can be effective depending on personal preference.
Practicing while learning is crucial for effective learning.
Imagination and visualization can aid in learning complex tasks.
Writing down practice questions can help solidify understanding in subjects like biology.
Focusing on becoming an expert in one or two subjects is more beneficial than having a superficial knowledge of many.
Being knowledgeable in a specific area can make one smart in that field.
Mistakes in language do not necessarily indicate a lack of intelligence.
Monetizing a learned skill involves choosing a topic of interest and a method of learning.
Transcripts
becoming smart is actually very easy but
if you didn't already know a large
portion of your IQ is actually
determined by your genetics AKA
something that you cannot control yet
somebody with the low IQ could easily be
a lot smarter than somebody with a high
IQ yet that probably goes against a lot
of the things that you've heard in the
past but trust me just let me explain I
mean my channel is literally called I
explain and before we get into the topic
of today's video if you could please hit
that subscribe button it would mean a
ton now let's rewind a bit becoming
smart is actually very easy and although
most of your I was given to you at Birth
you can actually increase that set
number you were born with a lot of
people think that by going to school you
can increase your IQ and although many
Studies have supported this Theory many
have been inconclusive as well some
studies say School increases your IQ by
0.5 points per year and others say all
the way up to five points per year but
one thing that most studies say is that
you can increase your IQ by one point a
year because if you could increase your
IQ by five points per year people that
go to school for 16 years aren't
increasing their IQ by 80 points so
let's just say that you can increase it
by one point per school year and that it
caps out at 15 points Max that means
that if you were born with an IQ of 100
you could potentially increase your IQ
to 115 but no higher and what this means
is that somebody that was born with a
lucky 100 IQ that never went to school
could end up with the same IQ number as
somebody who was born with an 85 IQ but
increased it by 15 points by going to
school a lot of people categorize the
continent of Asia of just being
naturally smart and although studies
actually support that the average IQ in
these regions are typically higher you
might have a friend from a country in
Asia that just doesn't seem all that
smart even if both of their parents have
very good jobs and seem like they're
smart and this often happens because
this individual just doesn't care
they're lazy and they just don't apply
themselves let's say you have someone
that was born with 110 IQ and they
increased it by 10 by going to school
but if they don't apply themselves how
does it affect them well a lot of the
time you won't even be able to tell that
they have 120 IQ maybe you just guess
that they're average or maybe even below
average because in this case they just
have the capacity to be as intelligent
as somebody with a 120 IQ who applies
themselves but the capacity is all they
have if they don't apply themselves at
all then that IQ of 120 means nothing
because they're really just as smart as
somebody with a 90 to 100 IQ and this is
really important to know because it
proves that IQ is literally just a
capacity for example somebody might buy
a computer with a crazy powerful
graphics card and CPU but if they're
just using it for Google Docs they're
not really getting the full potential
out of the PC that they bought hopefully
you can understand how that relates to
somebody using their iqq because
somebody with a 100 IQ that's using 100%
of their talent is always going to be
smarter than someone with a 120 IQ who
doesn't care about anything now there's
no one-step solution to becoming smart
but a lot of people try eating certain
foods or taking certain supplements to
try and make them smarter now those
things might increase health in the
brain like blood circulation or the
growth of brain cells but this isn't
going to help you actually learn
anything a lot of people think that
reading is what makes you smart and
although once again it can help this is
not going to be the one-step solution
and if you want a quote unquote one-step
solution here's what the answer is you
have to apply what you learn now this
might remind you of school where you
have to learn something and then apply
yourself on the test but in my opinion
this isn't applying yourself at all if
you're learning about a topic you're not
interested in you can convince yourself
that you want to apply yourself as much
as you want but your brain's just not
going to actually let you use your 100%
full capacity so although you might have
had bad grades in chemistry and biology
even after studying a bunch that might
just mean you're not interested in
science but there are things that you
must be interested in for example if
you're really interested in audio
engineering even if you failed in
science you might be super smart in this
category and although I used to read a
lot to be honest I haven't read a book
in years because books aren't going to
do anything it's not the only method you
can learn audio books YouTube videos
anything where you're just gaining
information is the same thing if I
wanted to learn how to fix a car sure I
could read a book about it or sure I
could listen to that same audiobook or I
could even watch a YouTube video but no
method is better than the other it's
honestly just personal preference and
whatever you enjoy doing more but the
most important part is that you need to
apply yourself when you're doing these
things for example my computer I built
myself do you think I just watch an
hourlong YouTube video on how to build a
PC and then once I receive my parts I
put it together definitely not and I
don't even see the point in watching a
video prior to you attempting the
process once I received all of my parts
I loaded up an hourlong YouTube video
and I was learning while I was doing
what the YouTuber was showing no one
learned how to tie a tie by watching a
video on how to tie a tie people learn
how to tie a tie by watching a video
about how to tie a tie while they're
tying a tie and going back to the
computer example now that I've built a
computer while watching a video on how
to build a computer I'm 100% confident I
could build a computer now without
watching a YouTube video at all so if
you want to learn anything make sure
you're practicing what you're learning
about while you're learning about it
well if you're actually interested in
biology you can't really apply what I
said before to learn biology because
biology isn't a step-by-step guide on
how to do something so if you want to
learn about biology you could either
watch YouTube videos or read books but
rather than following along with the
quote quote process when you learn
something new write down some practice
questions in a notebook and try and
answer them see how this kind of relates
to watching a video on how to tie a tie
while you're tying a tie it's because it
does relate you're doing the same thing
but instead of pausing the video and
continuing to tie your tie you're
pausing the biology video writing down
some practice questions about what you
just learned and answering them and I
guarantee you if you do this over and
over while you're learning about biology
you are going to be an expert in the
subject on a completely unrelated matter
I found a 17-year-old kid on Instagram
who created an entire clo brand Empire
and it piqued my interest so I watched
videos about him I watched his videos
and just to get the record straight I
wasn't doing this so that I could learn
to build a clothing brand I was doing
this just because I was interested it
was for entertainment and my thoughts
while I was watching videos about this
kid is wow this kid is really really
smart yet I'm sure if I asked him a
question about chemistry or math he
might not know the answer at all and
that's because he's smart in his field
of work yes there might be some people
that know a ton of information but they
probably know a small amount of
information about each subject it's
going to be be a lot more useful in the
long term for you to pick one or two
subjects to learn a lot about than 30
subjects to learn a little about you
don't need to know everything to be
smart as long as you're an expert in the
one or two subjects you want to learn
about then I would consider you to be
smart and trust me when I tell you that
most people around you will also
consider you to be smart I'm really
interested in social media and have
learned to create content on Instagram
Tik Tok and YouTube and although this
specific channel is New I've been
creating content for quite some time now
and I know that asking the viewers to
subscribe actually helps increase your
subscription rate so if you made it this
far and you're not already subscribed
just go do that real quick so because
I'm very knowledgeable in the subject
I'm interested in I would consider
myself to be smart and yes there may be
some bias there but that's besides the
point I still accidentally misspell
common words or mess up English grammar
but those things aren't what determine
if I'm smart so it doesn't really matter
and if you want to use what I taught you
in this video to make money then I can
give you an exact road map on how you'll
fulfill that goal number one think about
a topic that you're very interested in
and the only criteria is that this topic
must be monetized able for example
fixing cars you could have people pay
you to fix their car or wrapping cars
detailing cars building computers for
people I mean the list is pretty endless
next determine do you like reading books
do you like listening to audiobooks
maybe you like reading the book while
listening to an audiobook or maybe you
just like watching YouTube videos pick
one of these methods of learning and
stick to it from there just apply
yourself while you're learning so if you
want to learn how to build a computer
read books or watch videos on how to do
it and then build a computer while
you're learning about it almost like
you're using this learning content
that's available to you as a
step-by-step guide and if you don't have
a computer on you to just randomly build
or you don't have a car to randomly fix
you can still learn by imagining instead
of pausing the computer building video
when they put the graphics card in so
that you can put your graphics card in
your computer you could pause the video
and literally just close your eyes and
imagine that you're doing the same thing
they did in the video and if you don't
have a strong imagination just get out a
notebook or a piece of paper and just
physically draw in this way you can
convince your brain you're doing this
action while you're learning about it
which in learn is going to help you
learn and although of course actually
having the computer in front of you will
help you learn even better by either
imagining or drawing or maybe doing both
you can truthfully learn 95% as well
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