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"Smartest" Man in the world

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  • MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I think Batman would have gotten fed up with the pun traps a lot sooner than he did.

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  • JordynJordyn Really, Commander? Probing Uranus. Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    If the planet were equitable, I'd still have my old job!

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  • LitejediLitejedi New York CityRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Anything over 140-145 is "genius." It's also for the most part, not really able to be put on a scale above that number. Unfortunately, being a "genius" doesn't get you far without common sense.

    Nobody complains when people say that an average person has an IQ of 100, or that a person with severe mental problems is said to have an IQ of 70. It's only when people give high IQs that they get shit for it. "Oh, well, IQs don't mean anything." It's true that they matter very little with regards to who's successful, and who is not. However, they are a very good measure of raw, cognative ability.

    As an example, I have been IQ tested as a part of psychological experiments and when I was very young to see if I could get into some schools. They found my IQ to be a certain number, and my mom has told me this number once or twice, in the process of relating a story about how unfair it was that I didn't get in because I passed the test, but lost out on the lottery. As a consequence of these tests, I have known my IQ for much of my life.

    Recently, someone at my job asked me what my IQ was. I estimate that it is a number around what it was when I was little, since it seemed not to change from that period of time until the other tests later on. I then made the mistake of telling him. Since then, he's made fun of me for telling him my IQ.

    The moral of the story? If you have a high IQ, you are better off never revealing that you do. Even if the people ask you point blank to reveal your IQ, refuse, because everybody is a jackass.

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  • Dely AppleDely Apple Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Having a good IQ saved my life because this bandit guy like, he came out of an alley and like, at gunpoint man, he was all SOLVE THIS PROBLEM INVOLVING SHAPE SEQUENCES OR I KILL YOU MAN and I was like shit man, that's got to be D and he was all Yeah! Seeya! And he let me live.

    I guess he's not really a bandit if he didn't rob me though.

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  • JordynJordyn Really, Commander? Probing Uranus. Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Hey LJ what's your IQ I promise I won't laugh.

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  • MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I have no clue what my IQ is. I just consider myself smarter than most of the people I come into contact with because fuck, I meet some goddamned idiots.

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  • LitejediLitejedi New York CityRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Jordyn wrote:
    Hey LJ what's your IQ I promise I won't laugh.

    No.

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  • JordynJordyn Really, Commander? Probing Uranus. Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    shit he figured me out.

    It must be pretty high.

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  • LitejediLitejedi New York CityRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Jordyn wrote:
    shit he figured me out.

    It must be pretty high.

    I learned my lesson!

    I can give you my Wisdom and Charisma scores, though. 10 and 12, respectively.

    Exciting!

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  • Mr. White XDMr. White XD Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I believe that there are multiple types of intelligences, so the IQ test seems pretty broken to me.

    Does it test you on social skills? Physical skills? Reflective skills? From what I know, It just tests you on cognitive/problem solving skills, which only shows how you able you are in one area of intelligence

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  • LitejediLitejedi New York CityRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I believe that there are multiple types of intelligences, so the IQ test seems pretty broken to me.

    Does it test you on social skills? Physical skills? Reflective skills? From what I know, It just tests you on cognitive/problem solving skills, which only shows how you able you are in one area of intelligence

    It's true that there are multiple types of intelligence, however, a 350 lb. linebacker isn't "physically smart" just because nobody can fucking move him.

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  • JordynJordyn Really, Commander? Probing Uranus. Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Litejedi wrote:
    Jordyn wrote:
    shit he figured me out.

    It must be pretty high.

    I learned my lesson!

    I can give you my Wisdom and Charisma scores, though. 10 and 12, respectively.

    Exciting!

    oh wow I don't know what those numbers mean.

    My character hit level 50 on CoH, how 'bout that, eh?

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  • naporeonnaporeon Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Guys, guys.

    I'm not sure if anyone has said any of these things, but here goes:

    1) Psychometric tests are bullshit.
    2) What "IQ" you have depends entirely on what test you take. On some tests, the distribution may be tight enough that 125-130 is considered "genius."

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited February 2007
    My CoH character has been stuck at level 13 for like two years

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  • MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Jordyn wrote:
    Litejedi wrote:
    Jordyn wrote:
    shit he figured me out.

    It must be pretty high.

    I learned my lesson!

    I can give you my Wisdom and Charisma scores, though. 10 and 12, respectively.

    Exciting!

    oh wow I don't know what those numbers mean.

    My character hit level 50 on CoH, how 'bout that, eh?

    I keep wanting to get back into CoH just so I can make more costumes.

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  • FavlaudFavlaud just straight up awful Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    LJ, for a Jedi you're not very wise

    I mean, your force points must be pretty,since you're probably a Jedi Defender

    Which is pretty cool, because then you get more feats

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  • BigDesBigDes Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I don't play MMOs, my IQ must be so low.

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  • JordynJordyn Really, Commander? Probing Uranus. Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Keith wrote:
    My CoH character has been stuck at level 13 for like two years

    Keith is so dumb he can't even get a travel power.

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  • LitejediLitejedi New York CityRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Favlaud wrote:
    LJ, for a Jedi you're not very wise

    I mean, your force points must be pretty,since you're probably a Jedi Defender

    Which is pretty cool, because then you get more feats

    See, I'm a "lite" jedi. ho ho ho.

    Like the wizard with the 10 int. Cantrips ahoy!

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  • naporeonnaporeon Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    When I played CoH, I'd level until I got a travel power.

    Then I'd reroll.

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  • Garlic BreadGarlic Bread i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a bitch i'm a Registered User, Disagreeable regular
    edited February 2007
    Jordyn wrote:
    Keith wrote:
    My CoH character has been stuck at level 13 for like two years

    Keith is so dumb he can't even get a travel power.

    more like Keith is too poor to pay every month

    or Keith has too much better things* to do than level grind

    *more fun

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  • FavlaudFavlaud just straight up awful Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Litejedi wrote:
    Favlaud wrote:
    LJ, for a Jedi you're not very wise

    I mean, your force points must be pretty,since you're probably a Jedi Defender

    Which is pretty cool, because then you get more feats

    See, I'm a "lite" jedi. ho ho ho.

    Like the wizard with the 10 int. Cantrips ahoy!

    Oh ho ho ho

    Your charisma certainly is high, sir!

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  • JordynJordyn Really, Commander? Probing Uranus. Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    w-why?

    not having a travel power sucks.

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  • MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    So we're here talking about IQ's and I go to put my shoes on. They're under my desk so I'm not looking, and the left shoe isn't fitting right. Well, they're just reversed, no big deal, I switch them around and go to put my right foot into the shoe on the left side.

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  • Mr. White XDMr. White XD Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Litejedi wrote:
    I believe that there are multiple types of intelligences, so the IQ test seems pretty broken to me.

    Does it test you on social skills? Physical skills? Reflective skills? From what I know, It just tests you on cognitive/problem solving skills, which only shows how you able you are in one area of intelligence

    It's true that there are multiple types of intelligence, however, a 350 lb. linebacker isn't "physically smart" just because nobody can fucking move him.

    That isn't what I think of for "Physical" intelligence.

    For example, theres some people who can pick up a sport and play it like somebody who spent their whole life playing the respective sport. A kid on my HS basketball team began playing the sport a year ago and ended up starting over a kid who played since he was three.

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  • LitejediLitejedi New York CityRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Favlaud wrote:
    Litejedi wrote:
    Favlaud wrote:
    LJ, for a Jedi you're not very wise

    I mean, your force points must be pretty,since you're probably a Jedi Defender

    Which is pretty cool, because then you get more feats

    See, I'm a "lite" jedi. ho ho ho.

    Like the wizard with the 10 int. Cantrips ahoy!

    Oh ho ho ho

    Your charisma certainly is high, sir!

    :|

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  • Lord DaveLord Dave Grief Causer Bitch Free ZoneRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    My IQ is over 9000.

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  • BigDesBigDes Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Litejedi wrote:
    I believe that there are multiple types of intelligences, so the IQ test seems pretty broken to me.

    Does it test you on social skills? Physical skills? Reflective skills? From what I know, It just tests you on cognitive/problem solving skills, which only shows how you able you are in one area of intelligence

    It's true that there are multiple types of intelligence, however, a 350 lb. linebacker isn't "physically smart" just because nobody can fucking move him.

    That isn't what I think of for "Physical" intelligence.

    For example, theres some people who can pick up a sport and play it like somebody who spent their whole life playing the respective sport. A kid on my HS basketball team began playing the sport a year ago and ended up starting over a kid who played since he was three.
    But is he good at math?

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  • FavlaudFavlaud just straight up awful Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Litejedi wrote:
    Favlaud wrote:
    Litejedi wrote:
    Favlaud wrote:
    LJ, for a Jedi you're not very wise

    I mean, your force points must be pretty,since you're probably a Jedi Defender

    Which is pretty cool, because then you get more feats

    See, I'm a "lite" jedi. ho ho ho.

    Like the wizard with the 10 int. Cantrips ahoy!

    Oh ho ho ho

    Your charisma certainly is high, sir!

    :|

    LJ Can I come to Colorado and play Star Wars D20 with you

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  • naporeonnaporeon Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Lord Dave wrote:
    My IQ is over 9000.
    Oh ho ho.

    Your IQ is maximum.

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  • LitejediLitejedi New York CityRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Litejedi wrote:
    I believe that there are multiple types of intelligences, so the IQ test seems pretty broken to me.

    Does it test you on social skills? Physical skills? Reflective skills? From what I know, It just tests you on cognitive/problem solving skills, which only shows how you able you are in one area of intelligence

    It's true that there are multiple types of intelligence, however, a 350 lb. linebacker isn't "physically smart" just because nobody can fucking move him.

    That isn't what I think of for "Physical" intelligence.

    For example, theres some people who can pick up a sport and play it like somebody who spent their whole life playing the respective sport. A kid on my HS basketball team began playing the sport a year ago and ended up starting over a kid who played since he was three.

    I've also found that many times, a gifted student of mathematics will also be very smart with regards to music. To some extent, all intelligences fall within a range of each other. You very rarely see mentally disabled people painting breathtaking landscapes or composing music.

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  • mrpakumrpaku Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    autistic savants

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  • naporeonnaporeon Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Litejedi wrote:
    Litejedi wrote:
    I believe that there are multiple types of intelligences, so the IQ test seems pretty broken to me.

    Does it test you on social skills? Physical skills? Reflective skills? From what I know, It just tests you on cognitive/problem solving skills, which only shows how you able you are in one area of intelligence

    It's true that there are multiple types of intelligence, however, a 350 lb. linebacker isn't "physically smart" just because nobody can fucking move him.

    That isn't what I think of for "Physical" intelligence.

    For example, theres some people who can pick up a sport and play it like somebody who spent their whole life playing the respective sport. A kid on my HS basketball team began playing the sport a year ago and ended up starting over a kid who played since he was three.

    I've also found that many times, a gifted student of mathematics will also be very smart with regards to music. To some extent, all intelligences fall within a range of each other. You very rarely see mentally disabled people painting breathtaking landscapes or composing music.
    Man, what?

    You should probably just stop talking about this.

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  • LitejediLitejedi New York CityRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Favlaud wrote:
    Litejedi wrote:
    Favlaud wrote:
    Litejedi wrote:
    Favlaud wrote:
    LJ, for a Jedi you're not very wise

    I mean, your force points must be pretty,since you're probably a Jedi Defender

    Which is pretty cool, because then you get more feats

    See, I'm a "lite" jedi. ho ho ho.

    Like the wizard with the 10 int. Cantrips ahoy!

    Oh ho ho ho

    Your charisma certainly is high, sir!

    :|

    LJ Can I come to Colorado and play Star Wars D20 with you

    If you came to Colorado, I would run a Star Wars D20 game for you. This is an open invitation to all forumers, and extends to D&D and Shadowrun as well.

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  • Mr. White XDMr. White XD Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Idiot savants actually

    Edit: Forgot to quote and im too lazy to do it now -_-

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  • mrpakumrpaku Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Idiot savants actually

    Edit: Forgot to quote and im too lazy to do it now -_-

    my word was nicer anyways

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  • LitejediLitejedi New York CityRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    naporeon wrote:
    Litejedi wrote:
    Litejedi wrote:
    I believe that there are multiple types of intelligences, so the IQ test seems pretty broken to me.

    Does it test you on social skills? Physical skills? Reflective skills? From what I know, It just tests you on cognitive/problem solving skills, which only shows how you able you are in one area of intelligence

    It's true that there are multiple types of intelligence, however, a 350 lb. linebacker isn't "physically smart" just because nobody can fucking move him.

    That isn't what I think of for "Physical" intelligence.

    For example, theres some people who can pick up a sport and play it like somebody who spent their whole life playing the respective sport. A kid on my HS basketball team began playing the sport a year ago and ended up starting over a kid who played since he was three.

    I've also found that many times, a gifted student of mathematics will also be very smart with regards to music. To some extent, all intelligences fall within a range of each other. You very rarely see mentally disabled people painting breathtaking landscapes or composing music.
    Man, what?

    You should probably just stop talking about this.

    This is from personal experience, and if you can give me examples that are contrary to my experience, I will change my mind. I knew a bevy of kids in my elementary school who were incredibly good at the maths, and also were gifted at musical instruments. I am also not referring to autism when I speak of mental disablities, as autism seems to me to be a severe mental disability associated with social interactions, not "intelligence."

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  • JordynJordyn Really, Commander? Probing Uranus. Registered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I'm pretty sure the good at music <=> good at math connection has been proven quite a few times, in research studies.

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  • LitejediLitejedi New York CityRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    Idiot savants actually

    Edit: Forgot to quote and im too lazy to do it now -_-

    Yes, and as I said "rarely."

    How many idiot savants, other than a few guys on Dateline and Dustin Hoffman's character, do you actually know about?

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  • MysstMysst King Monkey of Hedonism IslandRegistered User regular
    edited February 2007
    I know quite a few idiots. Does this count?

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