Rishi Shiv Prasanna: 'There's Not Only One Type Of Intelligence'

In an engaging interview at India Today Conclave, twelve-year-old child prodigy and author Rishi Shiv Prasanna tackled science puzzles, technology, and philosophy. With a reported IQ of 180 and membership in Mensa International, he reflected on curiosity, writing books such as 'Learn Vitamins with Harry Potter', and the realities of modern schooling. Discussing the rise of artificial intelligence, he remarked, "Be nice to AI. Say, say thank you whenever AI gives you something." He clarified that while automation will disrupt certain roles, it will serve as an assistive tool in education and healthcare rather than conquer humankind. On the subject of gifted children, he stressed, "There's not only one type of intelligence," adding that diverse creative and emotional talents must be nurtured rather than forcing uniform definitions of success. Looking forward to a career in science, he shared his aspiration to design technology addressing pollution and questioned if human flaws like greed and ego could ever be removed.