Dweck And Isaacson

Dweck and Isaacson’s Contrasting Views on Intelligence “There is no substitute for hard work.” -Thomas Edison. No one is born with intelligence. It is developed through various forms of work and the actions one exhibits. One has to work hard in order to achieve their goals. Carol S. Dweck, a professor of psychology at Stanford University, conducted experiments to display the kind of mindset students carry. Dweck wrote about her findings in an article called The Secret to Raising Smart Kids. Walter Isaacson, a graduate of Harvard University, wrote a piece on the reason behind Steve Jobs's success which is known as The Genius of Jobs. In an effort to determine the reason for Jobs intelligence, he carried conversations and asked questions …show more content…
Isaacson perceives it based off of ingenuity. Dweck would disagree with Isaacson's hypothetical perspective and respond to that by saying it originates from hard work. She views it as analytic data that can be collected based off of how much effort is submitted into work. It’s based off of the kind of mindset an individual possess. Isaacson highlights Steve Jobs intuition and how he was able to use his ability to make him successful. “In the annals of ingenuity, new ideas are only part of the equation. Genius requires execution.” (Isaacson, 9). Isaacson views intelligence as a feature attained through experiments that must be carried out. The development of original concepts is only a component implemented in enhancing intelligence. One’s perception must prevail through the delivery of their performance. Dweck would disagree with Isaacson’s views because he would suggest that intelligence is recognized through the merging of originality and execution of tasks. Dweck’s perspective shows that it does not spawn from creativity, but from hard work and dedication. Isaacson indicates Steve Job’s intelligence through his abilities. “Mr. Job’s intuition was based not on conventional but on experiential wisdom. He also had a lot of imagination and knew how to apply it." (Isaacson, 7). Steve Job’s intuition derives from his ingenuity and how he is able to interpret concepts. Possessing creativity is one of the keys to intelligence. Being capable of implementing that vision established through knowledge is a step that needs to be taken in order to gain intelligence. Dweck’s beliefs opposes Isaacson’s standpoints. Her representation is shown through the kind of mindset one carries. The idea of a growth mindset is unlatched after one discovers how to incorporate dedication and effort into