Spatial Intelligence
What do hikers, board game lovers and artists have in common? Spatial intelligence, of course! All of them are very well aware of their surroundings and are good at remembering images. They have a great sense of direction. They learn best through drawings and visual aids.
Most common characteristics of people with special intelligence are:
Good at solving visual puzzles
Enjoyed geometry in school
Good at drawing
Can visualize pictures in head
Notices colors and shapes
Enjoys photography
Good with directions
Can remember places vividly
Good at artistic composition
Likes books with pictures
Occupations corresponding to those characteristics are:
Artist
Architect
Graphic Designer
Engineer
Fashion Designer
Interior Decorator
Photographer
Spatial intelligence is also referred to as “visual thinking”. A good example of visual thinking is when someone is hiking and has a compass and map. Though there is no physical path laid out the hiker will use the tools to visualize a mental path using the maps and compass to derive the best route through woods. Spatial intelligence skills are essential for mastering a game such as chess or for commanding troops on a battlefield. When you play chess, you must use strategy and skill in not only planning your moves but anticipating what moves your opponent will make. This is where spatial intelligence comes in because this type of brain exercise lets you visualize the board several moves in advance even though the pieces haven't been moved.
Following video is a short lecture about visual thinking. It will provide you with just enough information about this type of intelligence, that will enable you to recognize if you “have it in you”. And it will give you an awesome overview of “big names” in science and the way they conducted their groundbreaking ideas:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJiMjSscgk4
Stay curious, stay connected! #EEIY2017
