James_Miller comments on What is the difference between rationality and intelligence? - Less Wrong

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Comment author: James_Miller 13 August 2014 04:08:37PM 1 point [-]

Rationality = having accurate beliefs and useful emotions.

Intelligence = the capacity to learn.

Comment author: Lumifer 13 August 2014 04:19:41PM *  5 points [-]

Rationality = having accurate beliefs and useful emotions

Not only. A large part of it is having a useful toolset and knowing which tools to apply when. Accurate beliefs are the result of epistemic rationality, but not the process itself.

Intelligence = the capacity to learn

Not only. I'd say it's mostly about the ability to process complex information rapidly and correctly. Smart people think fast and think clearly. Plus, a significant part of intelligence is how large/complicated a structure can you hold and manipulate in your mind.