"At what point can my achievement trump my potential?" That's a wonderful revelation of humans are measured.

@davehale7576

3 жыл бұрын

I clapped loudly too!! 45 and lived with undiagnosed ADHD PI. Now wanting desperately to work in this field to help stop peoples lives being ruined by others ticked boxes. I find me begging uni's "at what point can my potential trump my ADHD PI'ed achievements" One day a person will be looked at, not a piece of paper, before others decide what they are allowed to do. In an even better world others wont be deciding what we can do! as long as it doesn't hurt others.

I feel like this story could be turned into a movie. The whole idea, the problems you faced, and the ideas you came up with to trump those problems. Well done Scott Barry Kaufman.

I'm a woman with ADHD which was not diagnosed when I was growing up. This was the 90s when it was primarily diagnosed in boys. My younger brother was diagnosed even though we both had typical/similar symptoms. My twin sister was the opposite and was ID'd as gifted by the time we were in 1st/2nd grade. I was still attending "special classes" for slower children (we were adopted at 3.5yrs, so we both began school in special Ed classes). By the time I was in middle school, I had calmed down and had read just about everything on our parents' bookshelves. My 4th grade English instructor seemed to be 😲 when I handed in a writing assignment. A year later, I was invited to join my twin and the other "cream of the crop" for advanced learning courses, but I didn't want to give up my art class and said "no thank you". 🙂 I graduated college with a double major in Psychology and Religious Studies, concentrating all of my electives on Anthropology and Philosophy courses. I have a lust for learning that kind of stuff. I'm still "hyper", as I have that type of ADD, but I stay active with exercise and a physical job.

This is one of the best TED talks I’ve seen in a while, and found it pretty sobering too. Should have more than 70k views..

@melancholiac

3 жыл бұрын

A paradigm-shifting talk.

My son has high functioning autism. I can really feel what you are explaining. This is exactly how his old school would treat him. My son is really smart, he can do his homework faster and get better grades than his sister who does not have autism. He just amazes me!!! This year I enrolled him in K-12 (because of Covid) and he is doing even better. When he was in normal school the teacher would limit him on how much he could do and would set him aside an expect him to fail. And in this new school they do not do that. He does his work attend the live lessons and if he has questions he can email his teachers. There is no direct contact with them and this really helped him shine.

His story matches mine exactly! The only difference is that I gave up. I was obsessed with IQ *especially since I was diagnosed with an 87 IQ back in grade school* and felt like I've always lived in an internal paradox. I felt like most of my pursuits and interests couldn't have matched that score but, I eventually learned how to live with it *and terribly I may add.* Even though I was in special education, I couldn't relate with most of my peers. I was interested in topics like English, History, and computer science. Music is my biggest passion. My teachers even said I was bright enough to do anything I set my mind to. Than, in 10th grade, an RSP pre algebra teacher *who was also obsessed with IQ* told me in response of me saying "smart people work hard in life" responded with "smart people never have to work hard learning comes so easily to them." Than, in response of me saying "I'm going to go into Calcilus," he than told me to "stop trying to understand how a doorknob works and just use it." I than asked him if I can become bright and even told him "I'll read all the books in the world." Than, he told me "no amount of books in the world can do that for you." Despite the fact that he use to hid on students and reeked of alcohol, I still took it to heart. Being in shambles was truly an understatement. Being in marching band where 70% of people were in honor and AP classes, I've revealed my vulnerabilities. Doing so got me ridiculed, bullied, and ignored as opposed to being understood. I was also envious of them. Even though my talent is music, nobody cared. I became a terrible high school student because I wanted to get comfortable with my station in life. Case in point, even though I was responsible for taking this to heart, it was a teacher who ruined my spirit. Words are thoughts and thoughts lead to action *or in my case, inaction.* Years later, I've winded up dropping out of community college and worked janitorial jobs. During this time, I forgot to appreciate my strengths. It's not all bleak though. I've winded up meeting my best friend *also in 10th grade* in marching band and he's still in my life to this very day; we would talk and breakdown even the most mundane and/or deep philosophical and social topics through every angle. I also want to hang out with more intellectuals as I have many of their interests but, it's pretty difficult because I'm trying to get over my insecurities of them quietly writing me off due to my perceived feeble-minded tendencies; I'm working on that and getting better. I'm also cultivating my musical talents and decided to go back to school for music. Shoot, I may even take some computer science classes! I really do love to learn, I just thought that since my IQ is so low, I wasn't allowed to. After years of searching, I finally found the person who went through exactly what I went through. the only difference however is that he never gave up and I did. I'm still young enough to change my life. But through him, I now know it's possible. This man is my inspiration and would love to meet him one day.

@susanklemm5505

3 жыл бұрын

So wonderfully explained. Thank you. Best wishes to you as you pursue your dreams! You can succeed!

@adesokanibukunoluwa9980

2 жыл бұрын

i hope you find your self friend.. i am also in your shoes bro even tho i am just 19.. but with all my strength i will fight to make a difference and up hold 2e kids like me

@lyrixo

2 жыл бұрын

All the strengths to you man, n u can try building the emotional intelligence along the way - that enables your IQ, I think u r intelligent enough - but your EI blocks the way. U may just don't feel like u r intelligent, that's why u seem to be not intelligent to others or others' IQ tests.

@luigimarino374

2 жыл бұрын

This was wonderful. I think you should look into more of Dr. Barry Kaufman's stuff, it'd be really useful and inspirational

@beverlynelson90

2 жыл бұрын

YOU CAN DO IT! Please believe in yourself, as a teacher of 31 years I believe in you.

If you don’t know a 2e, you don’t believe a 2e. I admire Mr Kaufman so much. Wish there were a way to get mainstream schools to implement his recommendations. My kid is 2e and we’re struggling 😢. Worst part is lack of support-friends & family. No one believes a goofy kid is-Brilliant.

Ugh love him sm. He hosts the psychology podcast and it’s my favorite!!!

We have a triarchic system: special ed., gifted, and we ignored masses. I recall being jealous of my classmates who were members of the gifted program. They'd carry their copies of The Imperial Presidency (this was the 1974-75 school year) to the 5th hour Humanities class, and I knew if I read the book, unlike them, I'd have absolutely no one to discuss it with. I was smart enough to almost get straight As (one B every semester messed that up!), but not smart enough, apparently, to analyze the then current political landscape. No one cares what the average or special education student has to contribute to the world. We're nobodies. Thank you so much for your research and your desire for all of us to use our abilities to their fullest!

@josephmcdonagh8389

5 жыл бұрын

The only problem with that is, you don't need to be smart to get straight A's.

@JackPyro333

4 жыл бұрын

You are only a nobody if you compare yourself with the best, and you don't measure up. Not everybody can be the guy that ran sub 2 hour marathon, or Usain Bolt, or Einstein or Steven Hawking or CS Lewis or Tolkien. Something I found to be most inspiring is the idea: "Don't compare yourself to anyone but yourself, and who you were yesterday."

Incredible talk. The ending was unexpected to say the least - gave me goosebumps.

This gives me hope! Wonderful.

You are such a wonderful human being. Thank you.

I feel seen by the content of talk. Thanks Scott!

One of the best TED talks I've seen! You are an inspiration, Sir!

From the bottom of my heart, thank you❤❤❤❤

This sounds exactly like me as a kid. I barely graduated high school, and had to attend summer school after my freshman year in part because I failed US history I. I'll be attending BC's history MA program in September, and want to be a history professor.

Dear Scott: A stunningly effective presentation of your experience and your vision. I am going to begin my course on intelligence with it next week. Best, David Henry

@nyc1234100

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, David. That means a lot to me!

Omg what a remarkable story to show the world that it never was about IQ and standardized tests !!! Wow

This dude is my idol!

First, I love this guy's podcasts!!

@lynerjy

4 жыл бұрын

Shaun Huntsman wonderful, thanks for that recc!

@ruthjarrett793

4 жыл бұрын

Where are his podcasts posted?

@cantavoidtrite

3 жыл бұрын

@@ruthjarrett793 KZread has it too.

@Ellen-dz1ki

3 жыл бұрын

Me too!!! I accidentally found his podcast last year, have been a fan since, and am now hunting more talk by him on KZread lol

to me he's highly inspirational^^

"I really do believe that we need a new theory of human intelligence. One that is more holistic and takes into account a child's passions, personal goals, as well as their ability level. Cause the more that we engage and are motivated to achieve the more that increases our actual ability. And the more that ability achieves it then becomes an upward spiral. Where our engagement is greater as well. And most importantly once it's connected to a personal passion then we can start to realize the potential we have." Scott Barry Kaufman, 'A New Theory of Human Intelligence'.

I relate to this I don't fit into any social norms I struggled finding a social platform my whole life eventually I learnt to forge my own path and hopefully break some moulds along the way But I relate so intensely to this story 👍

Inspirational.

Good news for those in the alternative education sector! Now what do special educators do with this?

a humanistic theory of human intelligence

bravo!

foundation of true intelligence is honesty

I “failed” kindergarten but now am an electrical engineer. I decided to pull out my son from school this year and homeschool him. Watching this video, I can’t help but feel that was the right decision.

This was so moving and inspirational .

From what was written about me in school, you'd think I was a real danger to society. What did I ACTUALLY do? I talked a lot in class, which says a lot about how "interesting" the curriculum was ... not. And still, I ended up at the principal's office so often that I had a reserved parking spot.

wow. I was a 'twice exceptional child'! and same as a grown-up

1:00 I knew he was on the spectrum. I knew it was the same kid because it is me. I didn’t realize I was on the spectrum until I studied Gifted Students in college. 💕 10:25 absolutely BRILLIANT! Something I would do. 🙈😂

Th title of this talk should've been "I was in a gifted program once too."

Much appreciated....thank you. “The intellect is good but until it has become the servant of the heart, it is of little avail.” ~ Abdu’l-Baha, Baha'i Faith

You're a badass!

Who's here after Sam Harris ?

The only thing sure is that intelligence is not what IQ tests measure.

That middle name insertion...well now, has to add at least 25 points to his score.

Look it's Ross!

This isn't a new theory of intelligence..it's just putting intelligence in a bigger context with other parts of the human experience..This is one of the reasons talking about intelligence is so difficult. It's being colored by things outside the realms of intelligence. It should be framed like it is: "Putting intelligence in a greater context." We don't have to make sure everybody feels equally intelligent, just in different ways. Not being really intelligent isn't a character flaw or something we need to fix. People are not all the same, and that's ok. We are not all given the same gifts, responsibilities or challenges.

Wow

HEY!, Its me !

@TheSpicyPotatoe

6 жыл бұрын

Candice Nichols your account is oooold

The intelligence evaluation system only serves to discriminate, to put aside those who think and act or understand things differently. There are many forms of intelligence, many ways of learning and imposing one system becomes discriminatory towards all others. if I had to pass an IQ test in England or France I would barely have a 90 !!!

@alexjames7144

3 жыл бұрын

Doesn't change the fact that performance in one category of intelligence predicts extremely well performance in all other categories. Just because some people don't like it doesn't change the scientific fact that intelligence does exist and predicts performance across the board

@jeanplante1816

3 жыл бұрын

@@alexjames7144 Agree with your comment Alex

Classes are far too large in public schools.

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The secret to rise intelligence is games.....

"Don't trust everything you hear in Ted Talks" -SBK

@behindthename7286

5 жыл бұрын

Karolina S Can you explain?

@Diamondhamster

5 жыл бұрын

@@behindthename7286 Scott Kaufman is teaching one of my classes in college this year and during lecture once he told us not to trust everything we hear in TED talks haha

@nyc1234100

4 жыл бұрын

@@Diamondhamster I wasn't referring to this one 😂

@patrikmadarasi7911

4 жыл бұрын

@@nyc1234100 thank you

@paulapoblete9961

2 жыл бұрын

@@nyc1234100 Hilarious! I'm doing a small paper, and wanting to use a lot of your material on learning. I agree with you, that IQ is not the only, or leading way to measure our intelligence and potential.

there are many theories.

...and God forbid that one of these young people fight their way through life and end up working in the federal government...the place where creativity is both, needed and despised, most!!!

It is a useless score by itself, it can change from year to year, day to day. And it should NEVER stop you from being encouraged to achieve what you want to achieve!

RPM

My intelligence is not lowest.

@raindropsofsky

2 жыл бұрын

My situational intelligence and critical thinking are not the worst.

I can see why he's biased against standardized tests.

xX HUMANINTELLIGENCE

@maxburns3467

4 жыл бұрын

Fam

@corruptneedles3384

3 жыл бұрын

High?

So how do we know IQ is not good a measure based on this talk? Maybe Iq is a good measure he’s high IQ just didn’t do good on the test for whatever reason that day

🛐🙏❤💓🙏💌💗💕♥️💌❤💖💓♥️💗😭 Heavenly Father Jesus God, I know that I am a sinner. I know I deserve the consequences of my sins. However, I trust in Jesus Christ as my Savior. I believe that his death and resurrection provided my forgiveness. I believe in Jesus and only Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank you Lord, for saving me and for forgiving me! In the holy name of Jesus Almighty God, Amen!” 💗❤❤💞The message of this gospel is that if you continue to believe in this message, you will be saved: For what I received I gave you as the first priority: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures, is buried , according to the scriptures Resurrected on the third day, and appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at once

Prakhaar gooptta.

We could try giving kids a standardized test and then sort them into classes based upon the results.

@vanessaoverdorf3987

4 жыл бұрын

That is sort of the problem? Educational gatekeepers decided the keys to the kingdom were standardized tests. Let's recognize that measuring for intelligence is a whole lot more than a one size fits all test methodology.

Ok dude. Leave the theorizing to people with intelligence.