In 1982, Steve Jobs, Apple co-founder John F. Kennedy gave a memorable speech at the Academy of Achievement, sharing his vision of true intelligence — a perspective that still resonates decades later.
Jobs’ speech has remained relevant over the years, offering a unique perspective that continues to influence how we understand intellectual ability and the way we value knowledge in everyday life.
True intelligence according to Apple’s co-founder
As Xataka reveals, Jobs challenged the idea that intelligence is measured solely by memory or IQ. For him, being smart meant have the ability to observe and understand things from a broader perspective.
“I have thought about this a bit, and one of the things that seems important to me is that it has a lot to do with memory, but also with the ability to step back a bit, as if you were in a city and could see everything from the 80th floor, looking downWhile others try to figure out how to get from point A to point B by reading those silly maps, you can see it all right in front of you.“Jobs said during his speech.
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Apple’s co-founder explained that True intelligence is not just about remembering informationbut in the ability to see the big picture and connect the dotsThis broad perspective allows for discovering solutions and making connections that would not be apparent from a narrower approach.
Jobs’ vision of intelligence, focusing on global understanding and the ability to see beyond the details, remains a source of inspiration and reflection in the field of innovative thinking.