"Fluid Intelligence", according to some theories, is "... the capacity to reason and solve novel problems, independent of any knowledge from the past ... pattern recognition, abstract reasoning, and problem-solving ...".

"Superfluidity" is a quantum state of matter with zero viscosity, a liquid that can flow without resistance through tiny pores and around barriers.

A very few people seem to have "Superfluid Intelligence" — an uncanny ability that combines creativity, insight, and metacognitive awareness. They understand situations almost effortlessly, recognize deep structural analogies between disparate problem spaces, and leap to answers. They're often also "super-explainers" who can convey information with grace and efficiency.

How can such geniuses be identified? How can superfluid intelligence be taught, and increased?

(cf. Genius and Complexity (1999-05-25), Characteristics of Superforecasters (2015-11-21), Learning vs Performing (2016-02-08), Superforecasting (2016-02-21), ...) - ^z - 2018-06-09