What Is Intelligence Anyway By Isaac Asimov

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In the short essay, “What Is Intelligence, Anyway”, by Isaac Asimov, the author questions the registering scores that he got from the intelligence tests he has taken. As a reader, I was able to understand the humor the author utilized throughout the text. The author is more prone to falling for such a joke because even though he has academic intelligence, he has a poor common sense and humor. People have to understand that intelligence comes in different ways, and should never underestimate others and brag about themselves. Some situations in my life I feel most “intelligent” are when communicating with others and being a leader when it comes to doing team work. A situation in my life where I feel less so is in my job, since I’m barely starting,

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