Is intelligence overrated?
Today, Explained | Nov 08 2026 | 00:30:23
We all think we’re smart. But are we really that intelligent, and why does it even matter?
This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
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This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch, engineered by Bridger Dunnagan, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
A man taking an intelligence test. Photo by BSIP/UIG via Getty Images.
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