See what sets existential intelligence apart from traditional smarts
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Intelligence is multifaceted, and you’ve likely heard of terms like IQ (intelligence quotient), emotional intelligence, or street smarts before. But what is existential intelligence? Existential intelligence (EI) is one of the nine types of intelligence in the Multiple Intelligence (MI) theory and describes the ability to think about deep questions about human existence. In this article, we’ll break down existential intelligence and the characteristics of people who have it, plus share how you can cultivate your EI and what careers suit those with it.
- Existential intelligence (EI) is the capacity to ponder deep questions about human existence, like the origin of life or what happens after death.
- People with high EI see the world from a philosophical perspective and enjoy helping others, self-care, and promoting positive values like love and truth.
- Existentially intelligent people gravitate to careers that require sensitivity and deep thought, like psychology and therapy, teaching, or church leadership.
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