What is intelligence, by definition?

To answer that question (the title of this rant) I shall provide you with a logical statement.

There are probably as many definitions of 'intelligence' as there are experts who study it.


Simply put, however, intelligence is the ability to learn from, learn about, understand and interact with one's environment.


Thusly, why do people define others intelligence by their level of education.
Or better yet, why do people let their level of education define their intelligence?


Because you didn't pass a grade means you weren't smart enough to actually DO the work?
I think not!
In any grade I've been in, I've understood the work (for the most part) but any time I've failed, it was simply because I didn't do the work.

That does not show a lack of intelligence, it shows a lack of work ethic.

I've heard countless stories (thus meaning I have no say in whether they're true or not) about the boss of a huge corporation, being far less knowledgeable than his/her employees, yet making double or more, that persons salary.

All because they have a higher education?

I refuse to let anyone define my knowledge and intelligence by my level of education.



That's my rant. Enjoy.