As artificial intelligence transforms every aspect of society, Brazilian author and researcher Flávia Ceccato offers a ground-breaking perspective in her new book, Discovering Existential Intelligence: Tools, Insights, and Implications. In a world obsessed with IQ and machine learning, Ceccato argues that the most vital intelligence is one machines can never possess: the human capacity to question meaning, mortality, and purpose.
Drawing on psychology, education, neuroscience, and philosophy, Ceccato introduces readers to the little-understood concept of existential intelligence—first hinted at by Howard Gardner, but until now lacking a clear framework or tools for measurement. Her book changes that.
“This is the intelligence that asks why—not just how,” says Ceccato. “It’s what helps us make sense of our existence in times of chaos, change, and technological disruption.”
With a compelling mix of scholarly rigor and accessible storytelling, Ceccato explores existential intelligence across cultures, including unique insights from Brazilian spirituality and philosophy. She introduces original psychometric models, educational strategies, and real-world applications for fostering this intelligence in classrooms, communities, and policy.
Topics include:
- The difference between existential and spiritual intelligence
- How cultures like Ubuntu, Zen Buddhism, and Conscientiology approach life’s big questions
- The role of existential intelligence in combating climate anxiety and technophobia
- Why AI may never replicate the uniquely human ability to seek meaning
- Practical tools for teaching and measuring existential thinking
Flávia Ceccato is a Federal Auditor of External Control at the Brazilian Federal Court of Accounts and a member of high-IQ societies including Mensa and ISPE. With degrees in physics, architecture, and public management, she brings a rare interdisciplinary perspective to one of the most pressing conversations of our time.
Discovering Existential Intelligence is more than a book—it’s a call to awaken the inner capacity that defines us as human beings. In an era of smart machines, it reminds us to be wise.
About the Author
Flávia Ceccato is a Federal Auditor at Brazil’s Federal Court of Accounts with over 15 years of experience in public auditing. She holds degrees in Architecture and Physics, a master’s in Regulation and Business Management, and several postgraduate qualifications. A member of high-IQ societies including Mensa, ISPE, and Intertel, she is known for her intellectual curiosity and innovative contributions to audit methodologies, most notably her pioneering use of Benford’s Law to improve transparency and accuracy in public audits.
Book Name: Discovering Existential Intelligence: Tools, Insights, and Implications
Author Name: Flávia Ceccato
ISBN Number: 1967963827
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