Society has a one-sided view of intelligence. In school and at work, our
intelligence is measured by how fast and completely we can learn. But learning
is only half of intelligence. The other half of intelligence is unlearning the many
falsehoods that we have been taught. Ironically, most highly intelligent people
cling to their education, resist unlearning falsehoods, and perpetuate the
harmful effects of these falsehoods, such as sickness, conflict, and war. Let's
redefine intelligence to include unlearning, so that our leaders, many of whom
are highly intelligent, can have open minds and truly promote peace and
health.

Competing interests:
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