Brendan Kelly Ph.D.

Brendan Kelly is Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto. He is author of over 50 books including the recent "Intelligence, IQ & Perception", and "Intelligence: Where we Were, Where we Are & Where we’re Going." He holds two doctorate degrees: a Ph.D. in Mathematics (Number Theory) from U. of T. and an Ed.D. in Computer Applications from the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education, and he curates his site on Quora titled, “IQ & Intelligence.”

What’s the difference between a highly intelligent person and a Genius?

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High intelligence is probably a prerequisite for genius, especially the kind of genius that is expressed in abstract fields like mathematics, physics and the other sciences, because measures of intelligence are highly correlated with performance in these fields. In the arts, high intelligence may be less important than a special creativity, skill or knowledge. Shakespeare’s …

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Do people who are “naturally” intelligent and talented have to work hard at school/work like most people?

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In answering this question, it may be helpful to compare and contrast the unfolding of intellectual talent with that of athletic talent. Comparison Those gifted with superior athletic ability, usually discover early in their lives that they are more agile than most, can run faster or jump higher, or have greater physical strength. As they …

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Why can people have different IQ levels even if they have the same genetics and upbringing?

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In 2011, a large group of researchers published the results of a genome-wide analysis of 549,692 single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) involving 3511 unrelated adults. (An SNP represents a difference in a single DNA building block, called a nucleotide.) (See: Davies, G., A. Tenesa, A. Payton, J. Yang, S.E. Harris, D. Liewald, et al. 2011. “Genome-wide …

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Is there a limit to human potential for learning/memory/intelligence?

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The answer to this question carries bad news and good news. The bad news is that human cognitive abilities, including memory and intelligence are limited by many variables including time. The good news is that, within those limits there is room for a prodigious memory and remarkable intellectual achievements. What limits human cognitive abilities? Perhaps …

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Can someone become intelligent at any age? Is there any process?

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Psychologists generally agree that your genetics determine your intellectual potential, however, environmental factors play a key role in helping you maximize that intellectual capital. Your teen years offer a special opportunity to hone your intellectual abilities because, as you enter puberty, there occurs a round of rapid and extensive production of neurons and synapses that …

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Is Jill prejudiced against Jamal?

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It is given that everyone is prejudiced against prejudiced people. Deepti is prejudiced against Jill. Is Jill prejudiced against Jamal? Answer: Yes. Since Deepti is prejudiced, and everyone is prejudiced against prejudice people, Jamal and Jill must both be prejudiced against Deepti. Since Jamal is prejudiced against Deepti, and everyone is prejudiced against prejudiced people, …

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Can hard work and intelligence lead to wealth, or are there other factors involved?

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One thing that we can say with a reasonably high level of certainty is that without above average intelligence and a strong work ethic, it is very difficult to accumulate wealth. Of course, a person can inherit wealth, win a lottery or accumulate wealth with a stroke of insight or luck. However, these are exceptions …

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What would you say to someone who told you that you were “Too smart for your own good,” or “Too intelligent to be happy.”

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Your response to questions such as these would probably depend upon the intent of the person making the assertion. Is their comment intended as a compliment on your intellectual ability or is it intended as a “putdown?” Your interpretation of their intent will be based upon the relationship you have with that person. If someone …

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