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What possible ways are there of improving someone's general intelligence? Activities which have been suggested, with varying amounts of supporting evidence, include: * PhysicalExercise * BrainTrainingGames * MediTation and other techniques to LowerStress * LearningMusic * LanguageLearning * BioFeedback * SmartFood * SmartDrug * GrowthMindset * ArtsTraining - perhaps training in music, dance and drama can improve cognitive performance? * SocialInteraction == Useful links == * [http://www.spring.org.uk/2008/06/which-cognitive-enhancers-really-work.php Psyblog post] - which cognitive enhancers work? * [http://www.newscientist.com/channel/being-human/mg18625011.900-11-steps-to-a-better-brain.html New Scientist - 11 ways to a better brain] * [http://www.bootstrap.org/augdocs/friedewald030402/augmentinghumanintellect/ahi62index.html Augmenting Human Intellect] - paper by Douglas Engelbart * [http://www.fas.org/irp/agency/dod/jason/human.pdf Human performance] - report from the US Miltary * [http://www.sharpbrains.com/blog/2008/08/26/resources-for-brain-health-across-the-lifespan/ Sharpbrains.com blog post - resources for brain health across the lifespan] * [http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/journal/119410475/abstract Lacking power impairs executive function]. This study suggests that being the boss rather than a subordinate may improve executive function and decision making ability. Maybe it's time to apply for that promotion! * [http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1350981 What Can We Learn From Longitudinal Studies of Adult Development?] * [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/03/080304150459.htm Are smart people drawn to the arts or does arts training make people smarter?] * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UyPrL0cmJRs&feature=channel YouTube video] - Google tech talk on brain change == See also == * BrainTrainingScience

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