First, yes, I recognize intelligence is a vast and varied thing. But, I know that YOU know what I’m asking. Second, this could be answered any way you want. Third and finally, if you’re going to tell me to read more, recommend specific literature.
Acknowledgement of the limits of their knowledge is the most important trait of an intelligent person.
For me, intelligence isn’t about what someone knows - it’s about how they think. There’s no single thing someone could say or do that would instantly make me see them as intelligent. It would have to be the consistent demonstration of logical, rational thinking over a long stretch of time.
Frankly, it’s way easier to spot stupidity, and a huge number of people can hardly wait to broadcast their ignorance.
Checking on others comfort or thoughts. Looking out for their friends. Being nice to service staff. I measure intelligence based on how they treat people close to them. And how they treat people who they would gain nothing from.
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They can argue their point and explain themselfs. They can see things from a neutral point even if they are a participant on one side. They dont put new/differences from what they are used to, off as “stupid” or “dumb” right away.
Empathy is a big sign of intelligence in my book
Being able to reason from different perspectives, to change their worldview due to new experiences or arguments, the ability to adapt to different circumstances.
They have the ability to think about an issue from different perspectives.
