[sram1337]

I've heard it defined as the ability to learn quickly. Not just in the narrow, academic sense, but also by observing the world and people and drawing conclusions about them. It has to do with pattern recognition and abstraction.

Usually these people are knowledgeable because they are constantly learning. Eventually they become wise.

What do you think of that definition?

[aatd86]

I had heard that as well. But it is never clear to me what it consists in exactly. What are the tell-tale signs/examples?

I have probably met a lot of people who might be highly rated in terms of IQ but I haven't found anyone particularly clever so far. So I am curious.

[ChrisMarshallNY]

That’s a great one!