Elsbeth Stern is a cognitive psychologist and Professor Emeritus of Teaching-Learning Research at ETH Zurich. We delve into her extensive expertise to gain a deeper understanding of intelligence, its development, and its role in a changing world. The conversation addresses common myths about learning and provides a critical look at modern education.
Expect to learn about what intelligence really is and the influence of both nature and nurture. We discuss the value of taking an IQ test, and whether the idea of being a "math person" or an "art person" is scientifically supported. The conversation also provides Elsbeth's assessment of the current Swiss education system, her vision for an ideal school of the future, and the essential skills children need to develop for an AI-influenced world.
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TRANSCRIPT
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Defining intelligence and cognitive flexibility.
00:01:06 The value of taking an IQ test.
00:07:05 Nature vs. nurture and intelligence.
00:13:58 How an average person's intelligence evolves over time.
00:24:00 Assessing the Swiss education system.
00:38:52 The impact of AI on learning.
00:44:06 Critical skills for an AI-influenced world.
00:46:58 Intelligence and autism.