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Do you want to be smarter? Of course you do! Everyone wants to be smarter. But what does it mean to be smart? And how can you become smarter?

Read This to Get Smarter: about Race, Class, Gender, Disability & More

by Blair Imani

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Language	:	English
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There is no one answer to the question of what it means to be smart. Intelligence is a complex trait that encompasses many different abilities, including:

The ability to learn new things quickly and easily
The ability to solve problems creatively
The ability to make good decisions
The ability to understand complex ideas
The ability to communicate effectively
The ability to adapt to new situations

If you want to be smarter, you need to develop all of these abilities. And the best way to do that is to read. Reading is one of the most powerful ways to learn new things, expand your knowledge, and improve your cognitive skills.

When you read, you are exposing your brain to new ideas and information. This helps to build new neural connections and strengthen existing ones. The more you read, the more your brain grows and the smarter you become.

In addition to learning new things, reading also helps to improve your problem-solving skills. When you read a book or article, you are often required to think critically about the information you are reading. This helps you to develop your ability to analyze information, identify patterns, and come up with creative solutions to problems.

Reading also helps to improve your decision-making skills. When you read about different topics, you are exposed to a variety of perspectives and ideas. This helps you to develop a more informed opinion on the issues that you care about. And when you have a more informed opinion, you are better able to make good decisions.

Finally, reading helps to improve your communication skills. When you read, you are exposed to different writing styles and techniques. This helps you to develop your own writing skills and become a more effective communicator.

So if you want to be smarter, start reading today. The more you read, the smarter you will become.