How Smart Are We—Really? How Smart Are We—Really? Intelligence, Knowledge, Street Wisdom and the Skills Needed to Survive Tomorrow By Dr. Amarjeet Singh @ AJ We often describe someone as “smart” , but what does being smart actually mean? Is it obtaining excellent examination results? Having a university degree? Speaking confidently? Knowing many facts? Solving problems quickly? Or knowing how to handle people and difficult situations? The truth is that intelligence has many dimensions. A person may be academically brilliant but struggle with everyday decisions. Another person may have limited formal education yet understand people, opportunities and risks exceptionally well. To succeed in tomorrow’s world, we must first understand the different forms of smartness—and then identify which areas we need to str...