Asimov on Intelligence: High IQ doesn't equal true smarts; the auto-repair man's wisdom
burkov · x · 2026-07-30
Andriy Burkov shares Isaac Asimov's article 'Intelligence'. Asimov recalls scoring 160 on an IQ test but still being a private with KP duty. He argues that IQ tests only measure academic ability similar to the test makers, while an auto-repair man's practical diagnostic skill is a different kind of intelligence. Explores the nature of intelligence.
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