Dr. Howard Gardner defines intelligence as “an ability to solve a problem or fashion a product that is valued in one or more cultural settings.” (Rose: 1997: 37) He believes that intelligence is not fixed and that it can be learned as a set of abilities and skills to apply to any situation at any given time within any given context. When you marshal all of your intelligences you really begin to use the full potential of your brainpower.

Initially, Gardner presented seven distinct intelligences:
Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Visual-Spatial, Musical, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Interpersonal(Social) and Intrapersonal. In 1996 Gardner added an eighth intelligence – Naturalistic. There has been further discussion about additional intelligences, but Gardner has resisted the temptation so far.

Other authors, such as Charles Handy, have also identified various forms of intelligence. (Handy: 1998) An important outcome is the acknowledgement that the future will belong to those who make the most of their intellectual capital.

Taken From: Accelerated learning in a digital information environment