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Monthly Cognitive Training Challenge: Working Memory Output Gating Training

Mark Ashton Smith, Ph.D — Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:19:32 +0000

Effective Brain Training : Cognitive Elements Well-designed brain training apps target the the ‘atomic’cognitive functions and processes within our brain’s ‘central processor’ – sometimes called executive processes. These core functions are shown in the ‘cognitive elements’ model below. . IQ Mindware apps are designed to target different elements for different cognitive functions. Today we’ll be looking at targeting fluid intelligence (Gf). . ....

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Do-It-Yourself Brain Training To Improve Fluid Intelligence With Concurrent Breath Counting

Mark Ashton Smith, Ph.D — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 17:04:22 +0000

In this article you will be given: An effective brain training exercise you can do any time- without a computer. Improved ability to work through complex problems, decisions or trains of thought in your own mind without losing track. A clear understanding of the nature of working memory and how it works in close association with your fluid intelligence (Gf) –...

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Increasing IQ with Computerized Cognitive Training Review

Mark Ashton Smith, Ph.D — Mon, 26 Feb 2018 10:33:38 +0000

Over the past 10 years there has been a growing body of scientific evidence that a specific type of computerized cognitive training (CCT) has the potential to raise IQ significantly – namely working memory training. Commercial CCT comes in many forms. Many brain training companies divide training between different types of cognitive processing such as speed, memory, attention, and so...

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Landmark February 2018 Study Shows Fluid Intelligence Increase from Brain Training

Mark Ashton Smith, Ph.D — Fri, 23 Feb 2018 10:24:52 +0000

Summary A study published this month in the prestigious journal Intelligence has shown: Cognitive training combined with exercise results in gains in fluid intelligence (visuospatial reasoning) – a key measure of IQ. Fitness only training did not bolster fluid intelligence performance. Individuals varied in benefits to fluid intelligence from mindfulness training. The research team concluded: “Because fluid intelligence...

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Vitalik Buterin: Deep Learning Strategist

Mark Ashton Smith, Ph.D — Fri, 01 Dec 2017 20:30:10 +0000

How can I keep this business afloat, given how poorly it’s been performing? How do I increase my standard of living, to feel like I’m in control of my life? How do I attain more professional influence and long-term impact? How do I strengthen my company’s competitive advantage? How do I ‘make a difference’ in my residential community to help...

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The IQ Mindware Architecture Model

Mark Ashton Smith, Ph.D — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 14:03:10 +0000

Mindware Architecture What is ‘mindware’? The term ‘mindware‘ was first coined by Perkins in his book Outsmarting IQ: The Emerging Science of Learnable Intelligence. Mindware refers to the rules, knowledge, and strategies that aid decision making and problem solving. Mindware is a term for the knowledge you draw on to tackle target situations intelligently: your cognitive toolkit. There are three types...

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Effective Decision Making Using the Emotion Imbued Choice Model

Mark Ashton Smith, Ph.D — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 21:55:57 +0000

Decision-Making: Definition Decision making can be defined as (ref): the ability to choose between competing courses of action based on the relative subjective value of their probabilistic consequences Learning: Definition The capacity… to acquire or develop new, memories, knowledge or skills based on experience Today’s Mindware: Emotion Imbued Choice (EIC) Model The tutorial for this...

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Gated Dual N-Back: Input and Output Gating

Mark Ashton Smith, Ph.D — Fri, 20 Oct 2017 17:59:10 +0000

Here I explain how the gated dual n-back (gated DNB) innovation is a critical advance on classic dual n-back training. Warning: some of the material is quite technical. Simply read up to the ‘Summary’ section at the beginning, and then skip down to the last Exec Summary paragraph, for the basic take-home. In my dual n-back post I reviewed the evidence for the IQ augmenting...

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Strategic Action & The OODA Loop

Mark Ashton Smith, Ph.D — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 11:44:23 +0000

Strategy: Definition & Examples We will use the following definitions: Strategic action promotes strategic advantage, and/or implements strategic plans. Strategic plans are high level plans to achieve goals under conditions of uncertainty. Strategic vision is intuitive, creative thinking about high-value envisioned futures. IQ Mindware Strategic Action Exercises: The OODA Loop 1. Mindfulness / Meta-Awareness Applying the OODA...

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How CBT can help you Increase your IQ

Mark Ashton Smith, Ph.D — Fri, 13 Oct 2017 18:05:59 +0000

Mental Attitude : Definition Your ‘mindset’ – your beliefs, values, attitudes and motivations about your own mental capabilities CBT In this tutorial we will be looking at CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) techniques to promote a more constructive mental attitude for intelligence augmentation. At its core CBT works on the assumption that our thoughts (including beliefs) mediate how we feel and behave, and...

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