Contextualizing Positionality, Intersectionality, and Intelligence in the Anthropocene

Lisa A. Suzuki, Taymy J. Caso, Aysegul Yucel, Ahad Asad, Haruka Kokaze

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Abstract

The geological epoch of the Anthropocene has challenged traditional definitions of what intellectual abilities are necessary to creatively problem-solve, understand, and address contemporary societal and environmental crises. If we hope to make meaningful changes to how our society addresses these complex issues and pave the way for a better future for generations to come, we must advance traditional theories and measures of higher-order abilities to reflect equity and inclusion. To this end, we must address global issues by integrating the complexities of intersectional identities as they impact our understanding of what constitutes intelligence in individuals, groups, and diverse communities. This re-envisioning of intelligence presents new complexities for understanding and challenges for our field beyond the boundaries of what has been previously touted by many disciplines, including psychology. It is an opportunity to re-envision what it means to be intelligent in a diverse global context while also honoring and recognizing the value of difference, positionality, and other ways of knowing.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Article number45
JournalJournal of Intelligence
Volume12
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Apr 2024

Keywords

  • Anthropocene
  • adaptive intelligence
  • intersectionality

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Experimental and Cognitive Psychology
  • Education
  • Developmental and Educational Psychology
  • Cognitive Neuroscience

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