The CIA officer’s tradecraft method of identifying intelligent people assessing through direct engagement to determine ally / asset viability or adversary / enemy capability.
Intelligence is a complex and multi-faceted concept. It goes beyond just having a high IQ or being able to solve complex problems quickly. While these are the prime traits, there’s several other crucial factors.
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