Follow TV Tropes

Following

History Main / IntelligenceTropes

Go To

OR

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Adding Grade Skipper. Removing Hopeless With Tech because demonstrating a lack of skill is the opposite of intelligence.

Added: 102

Removed: 18

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Adding Grade Skipper\. Removing Hopeless With Tech because demonstrating a lack of skill is the opposite of intelligence.


* GradeSkipper: Smart kids are allowed to advance to the next academic level earlier than they should.



* HopelessWithTech

Changed: 73

Removed: 70

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


%%* SmartPeopleShoot: higher-intelligence
%%people are better at [[LongRangeFighter
%%fighting from a distance]].

to:

%%* * SmartPeopleShoot: higher-intelligence
%%people
Higher-intelligence people are better at [[LongRangeFighter
%%fighting
[[LongRangeFighter fighting from a distance]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

%%* SmartPeopleShoot: higher-intelligence
%%people are better at [[LongRangeFighter
%%fighting from a distance]].

Added: 162

Changed: 851

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


Contrast with AntiIntellectualism and StupidityTropes. See also GambitIndex, IndexedAndNerdy, and LogicTropes. If you are looking for tropes related to "intelligence" in a military context, see EspionageTropes. Tropes that deal with broad-based ''knowledge'' may fall under TropesOfWisdom instead, although there is considerable overlap since expansive knowledge is often used as a way to demonstrate intelligence.

to:

Contrast with AntiIntellectualism and StupidityTropes. See also GambitIndex, IndexedAndNerdy, LogicTropes and LogicTropes.TropesOnScienceAndUnscience. If you are looking for tropes related to "intelligence" in a military context, see EspionageTropes. Tropes that deal with broad-based ''knowledge'' may fall under TropesOfWisdom instead, although there is considerable overlap since expansive knowledge is often used as a way to demonstrate intelligence.



* ChildProdigy: Children between 3 and 13 that are geniuses.

to:

* ChildProdigy: Children between 3 and 13 that who are geniuses.



* GibberingGenius: Geniuses that think and talk fast.

to:

* GibberingGenius: Geniuses that who think and talk fast.



* ImprovisationalIngenuity: Characters with the ability to improvise creative solutions.



* IntelligentGerbil: Sapient aliens that resemble non-sapient Earth animals.

to:

* IntelligentGerbil: Sapient aliens that who resemble non-sapient Earth animals.



* PrescienceByAnalysis
* TheProfessor
* TheProudElite: An elitist that has a HiddenHeartOfGold.
* RenaissanceMan: Talented characters.

to:

* PrescienceByAnalysis
PrescienceByAnalysis: Being able to predict the future through intelligence alone.
* TheProfessor
TheProfessor: An eccentric scientist who can make or explain anything the heroes ask them.
* TheProudElite: An elitist that who has a HiddenHeartOfGold.
* ProudScholarRace: A race/species that is full of very smart people, or at least culturally values intellectualism and the pursuit of knowledge.
*
RenaissanceMan: Talented characters.characters with mastery in a variety of skills.



* RubiksCubeInternationalGeniusSymbol

to:

* RubiksCubeInternationalGeniusSymbolRubiksCubeInternationalGeniusSymbol: Being able to solve the Rubik's Cube is a sign of exceptional intelligence.



* ScienceHero: Scientists are {{The Protagonist}}s and/or {{The Hero}}es
* ScienceRelatedMemeticDisorder

to:

* ScienceHero: Scientists are {{The Protagonist}}s and/or {{The Hero}}es
Someone who uses technology/(super-)science for heroism.
* ScienceRelatedMemeticDisorderScienceRelatedMemeticDisorder: Pathologically [[MadScientist insane scientists]].



* SmartPeopleSpeakTheQueensEnglish: Intellectuals that speak overly posh (even if they aren't from or have never been to the United Kingdom).

to:

* SmartPeopleSpeakTheQueensEnglish: Intellectuals that who speak overly posh (even if they aren't from or have never been to the United Kingdom).



* TheSocialExpert: Characters that are graceful at social skills.

to:

* TheSocialExpert: Characters that who are graceful at social skills.



* SteampunkGadgeteers: Characters that are skilled at the structure of either {{Steampunk}}s and/or {{Gaslamp Fantas|y}}ies.
* TheStrategist
* StreetSmart: Someone who isn't fooled by the many dupes they encounter on the street.

to:

* SteampunkGadgeteers: Characters that who are skilled at the structure of either {{Steampunk}}s and/or {{Gaslamp Fantas|y}}ies.
* TheStrategist
TheStrategist: A character whose primary job is to think up intricate and ingenious ways to defeat the enemy.
* StreetSmart: Someone who isn't fooled by the many dupes they encounter on the street.with an extremely pragmatic and insightful mentality applied to dealing with other people.



* TechnoWizard: Characters that are very competent and skilled with computers.

to:

* TechnoWizard: Characters that who are very competent and skilled with computers.



* TheyJustDontGetIt: People that understand things more than others that simply don't.

to:

* TheyJustDontGetIt: People that who understand things more than others that who simply don't.



* WorldsSmartestMan

to:

* WorldsSmartestManWorldsSmartestMan: A character acknowledged to be the smartest person in the setting.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* TemperateBerserker: [[TheBerserker A fighter known for being mindlessly destructive and chaotic in a battle]], yet intelligent and cognizant enough to remain calm and only cut loose in the time and place that deserves it.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* NonActionProtagonist: A protagonist who shows no combat ability, but overcomes obstacles through non-action means.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* BlueMeansSmartOne: In a group, the character wearing blue is usually TheSmartGuy.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* SurroundedBySmartPeople: An idiot, a crazy guy or an everyman in a group or place filled with people smarter and/or more skilled than them.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* AlternativeTuringTest: A puzzle that a synthetic but sentient or near-sentient being must navigate in order to be deemed "conscious" or self-aware.


Added DiffLines:

* TuringTest: A test to determine whether a computer or robot demonstrates human-like intelligence and self-awareness.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ArtificialBrilliance

to:

* ArtificialBrillianceArtificialBrilliance: Video games programmed in a way that shows that the game is noticeably aware of player choices and actions and/or can adapt to rarely occuring gameplay scenarios in a way that a human would.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* UpliftedAnimal: A creature is given the ability to think and communicate with people.

Added: 1115

Changed: 112

Removed: 82

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:


* ArtificialIntelligence: A sapient, self-aware computer system capable of independent thought and reason.



* AwesomenessByAnalysis: Using observation and calculation to succeed.



* GeniusSlob: An genius that is unhygienic and [[LazyBum lazy]].

to:

* GeniusSlob: An A genius that who is unhygienic and [[LazyBum lazy]].



* ImpossibleGenius: An genius's intelligence that transcends the normal and is able to succeed at the impossible.

to:

* ImpossibleGenius: An A genius's intelligence that transcends the normal and is able to succeed at the impossible.



* InsufferableGenius: An character who smugly looks down upon [[TheDitz those]] with a lower IQ.

to:

* InsufferableGenius: An A character who smugly looks down upon [[TheDitz those]] with a lower IQ.IQ.
* IntellectualAnimal: An animal has human-level intelligence, but still behaves and lives like an animal.



* RobotsThinkFaster: A.I.s can think very quickly.



* SapientEatSapient: One animal wants to eat another, even though they are of equivalent, sapient intelligence.
* SapientPet: A pet intelligent enough to be considered as much a person as their owner is.
* SapientShip: A ship that can think intelligently, and even interact with the other characters.
* SapientSteed: Modes of transportation who are as intelligent (or more so) as their riders.



* SesquipedalianLoquaciousness: Using advanced vocabulary to portray your high intellect.
* SherlockScan: An clue one character points out that nobody were aware of.

to:

* SesquipedalianLoquaciousness: Using advanced vocabulary to portray establish your high intellect.
* SherlockScan: An clue one A character points out that nobody were aware of.notices a few simple clues and then quickly reaches an impressive logical conclusion.



* SlidingScaleOfRobotIntelligence: The levels of A.I.: not sentient, animal-like sentience, sentient but without emotion, sentient but without emotion ''and'' a genius, and godlike.
* SmartAnimalAverageHuman: In a duo consisting of an animal and a human, the animal is the smarter one.



* ToolsOfSapience: Creatures using accessories such as tools are intelligent enough to be considered "people".



* WiseSerpent: Snakes are presented as wise, knowledgeable, and cunning creatures.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* TheSpock

to:

* TheSpockTheSpock: Characters who make logical and practical decisions that might be considered ruthless or cold.

Added: 88

Changed: 1

Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* ViewersAreGeniuses: You thought that all ViewersAreMorons?? [[WellThisIsNotThatTrope That isn't the case here.]]

to:

* ViewersAreGeniuses: You thought that all ViewersAreMorons?? ViewersAreMorons? [[WellThisIsNotThatTrope That isn't the case here.]]]]
* WarriorTherapist: A warrior who can understand and affect their opponent's psychology.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* WeWillAllBeHistoryBuffsInTheFuture: People in the future are well-educated about History.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* GeniusesHaveMultiplePhDs: Fictional geniuses get more than one [=PhD=] to quickly tell the audience they're a very smart expert.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* BrainsAndBondage: Portraying philosophists or intellectuals as being into [[UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} bondage]].

to:

* BrainsAndBondage: Portraying philosophists philosophers or intellectuals as being into [[UsefulNotes/{{BDSM}} bondage]].



* EruditeOrangutan: Orangatuans are the genuises and wisemen of the great ape world.

to:

* EruditeOrangutan: Orangatuans are the genuises geniuses and wisemen of the great ape world.



* ImprobablyHighIQ: An IQ level that is so high that it's not possible for this person to actually act like the way they are in real life.

to:

* ImprobablyHighIQ: An IQ level that is so high that it's (probably) not possible for this person to actually act like the way they are in real life.



* TeenGenius: Teenagers who are knowledgable, tech-savvy brainiacs.

to:

* TeenGenius: Teenagers who are knowledgable, knowledgeable, tech-savvy brainiacs.



* WiseBeyondTheirYears: Not only are these children and teens have the gift of being {{Teen Genius}}es, but also children who are a lot more mature (emotionally, intellectually, and/or philosophically) than their [[YouthIsWastedOnTheDumb typical counterparts]].

to:

* WiseBeyondTheirYears: Not only are these children and teens have the gift of being {{Teen Genius}}es, but also children who are a lot more mature (emotionally, intellectually, and/or philosophically) than their typical or [[YouthIsWastedOnTheDumb typical counterparts]].more ignorant]] counterparts.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None


* GeniusBruiser: A physical fighter with plenty of other skills.

to:

* GeniusBruiser: A physical fighter with plenty of other skills.brains.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* WiseSerpent: Snakes are presented as wise, knowledgeable, and cunning creatures.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None

Added DiffLines:

* CunningPeoplePlayPoker: People who are StreetSmart play poker.

Top