The Science of Natural Intelligence
BY PROF. SELVA PANKAJ
In The Science of Natural Intelligence, Prof Pankaj describes how to succeed by combining ideas from several great thinkers with his own understanding, making the key principles for success accessible for a new audience. He takes ideas from the last century from Napoleon Hill and other writers and brings them up-to-date using his own experiences in life and business, along with wisdom from contemporary thinkers.
Prof Pankaj’s approach is scientific, studying success to identify patterns and testing these, while acknowledging that there are also natural laws – an intangible force, power or influence – that shape the world. The focus of this book is our human potential: when we apply these natural laws effectively, what Prof Pankaj calls natural intelligence.
Across 21 chapters, Prof Pankaj shares thoughts about how we can all achieve our goals, by thinking scientifically about natural intelligence and applying it. While many of the ideas in the book are centuries old, Prof Pankaj makes them relevant for today. He explores how the changes we are experiencing now and those that are bound to come, especially in terms of technology and AI, make it essential that we understand and nurture our natural intelligence.
The book is full of practical, actionable advice. It encourages the reader to set goals that are meaningful to us as individuals, to take control of our lives and make things happen. At its heart the book is optimistic; Prof Pankaj believes that by combining our natural intelligence with artificial intelligence we will achieve intelligence augmentation. In The Science of Natural Intelligence, Prof Pankaj guides his readers on that path.


Professor Selva and
Dr Tharshiny Pankaj
Life and business partners who fled civil war in Sri Lanka as teenagers during the 1990s.
Professor Selva Pankaj
Professor Selva Pankaj, Group Chairman of Regent Global, is a visionary educator, researcher and leader in global education. A member of the World Economic Forum and Chair of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Sustainability 70 Steering Group, Selva is a strategic partner of leading organisations including the World Governments Summit and India Global Forum and a member of the JA Worldwide Global Council. Selva’s groundbreaking “Thinking into Character” programme has inspired countless individuals. Recognised with awards such as Business Person of the Year (Asian Achievers Awards 2025) and Visionary Business Leader of the Year (British Asians Who’s Who 2025), his innovative leadership has established Regent Global as a hub of educational excellence and opportunity.
Dr Tharshiny Pankaj
Dr Tharshiny Pankaj, Group CEO of Regent Global and Principal of Regent College London, exemplifies resilience and visionary leadership. From her early journey as a young immigrant to leading Regent Global, her transformative approach has elevated educational standards globally. Honoured with the Outstanding Woman Entrepreneur of the Year Award (Burj CEO Awards 2025), Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award (GG2 Leadership and Diversity 2025) and CEO of the Year (GG2 Leadership and Diversity 2024), Tharshiny’s commitment to innovation and inclusivity continues to empower individuals and redefine the future of education. Both Selva and Tharshiny are blessed with two daughters: Sharanie and Dharanie.
