Bilinguals: Are They More or Less Intelligent?

This episode of Neuroblast debunks the outdated myth that bilinguals are less intelligent. Athena and Tracey explore how modern neuroscience reveals bilingualism actually boosts brainpower—enhancing memory, executive function, and long-term cognitive health—while also celebrating its cultural and social benefits. Bilingual brains aren’t weaker—they’re supercharged. Original music by: Julian Starr