Ability Quote by Daniel Kahneman
“Intelligence is not only the ability to reason; it is also the ability to find relevant material in memory and to deploy attention when needed.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Thinking, Fast and Slow, 2011
Intelligence involves reasoning and the skill to retrieve relevant knowledge and focus attention when needed.
In simple terms: Intelligence = reasoning + memory retrieval + attention.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate focused attention and memory retrieval.
Themes
cognition
attention
memory
reasoning
psychology
Mood
analytical
practical
Type
advice
educational
When to use this quote
- studying
- problem solving
- creative work
- decision making
Key Concepts
working memory
selective attention
knowledge retrieval
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you train your brain to retrieve relevant info quickly?
- When is focused attention more valuable than broad reasoning?
A Different Perspective
Attention can be limited by fatigue or overload.
