From Cognitive Elitism to Cognitive Emotional Elitism: Loopholes Need Bridging with “Serene Brain Potentials”

The paper critically examines cognitive elitism, the belief that intellectual ability alone defines merit and leadership.Originating from controversial theories, cognitive elitism marginalizes emotional intelligence, morality, and social values,fostering inequality and social fragmentation. The authors argue that overemphasis on intelligence and academic successundermines empathy, ethics, and inclusivity. To address these issues, the article proposes a transformative concept: cognitiveemotional elitism, incorporating the ME3V model—Morality, Ethics, Empathy, Emotional intelligence, and Values. Thisredefined elitism seeks to balance intellect with humanity, promoting social cohesion, equity, and pluralism. The paper callsfor inclusive recognition of diverse cognitive strengths beyond traditional elitist frameworks.