How smart do you think you are.
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Cincinnatus
Not-quite retired Army
What's the square root of negative one? :teeth
Eldritch
is insensitive
Yes, although a single set of scores can be misleading, but a bunch of people going to come in here to try and justify a bunch of, "Other," types of intelligence now.
Johndicezx9
Rolls with it...
You tell us, you're always the negative one! :teeth :laughing
Eldritch
is insensitive
Please tell me it is still i. Schools keep changing things but hopefully that stays the same.
R3DS!X
Whatever that means
Busy Little Shop
Man behaving bikely...
I'm just a dumb guy with a Lathe and Mill...
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This.^^^
I want to feel I am only average, I hate to think more than 50% would be dumber than me.
But need a definition of intelligence. I have a BS in business and retired as an HR Manager. I also was the only one in my family to get a Bachelors's degree. Everyone else worked in the trades. Dad was a welding instructor and small engine and auto mechanic. Told me if I twisted wrenches for a living he would break my knuckles. I did learn to weld and feel I have a mechanical aptitude. I also wanted to learn electrics and took night courses at the JC. Liked it and took the electronics course.
I have friends way more intelligent than me with less education. One friend did an apprenticeship and is a tool and die, maker. Another friend went to the local JC took Mechanical classes. After that, he is self-taught. Has been a Federally licensed arms manufacturer for over 20 years. Super talent, want a gun made, may take over a year run into the high 5 figures.
For my family, one Daughter has a Ph.D. in Cellular Biology. Yes, educated in her field and intelligent in the sciences. My other daughter is an artist and good, she has sold paintings for over $5K. I do not understand how she does it. She does have a degree in Fine Art. Two different types of intelligence.
And it is different for everyone. I was welding in my garage when my neighbor stopped by. He said I did not know you could weld you are an HR Manager. He said I wish I could weld, he said he tried once and could not get it. I was surprised. I said you are a SURGEON!
Everyone has different skills and abilities.
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Eldritch
is insensitive
This.^^^
I want to feel I am only average, I hate to think more than 50% would be dumber than me.
But need a definition of intelligence. I have a BS in business and retired as an HR Manager. I also was the only one in my family to get a Bachelors's degree. Everyone else worked in the trades. Dad was a welding instructor and small engine and auto mechanic. Told me if I twisted wrenches for a living he would break my knuckles. I did learn to weld and feel I have a mechanical aptitude. I also wanted to learn electrics and took night courses at the JC. Liked it and took the electronics course.
I have friends way more intelligent than me with less education. One friend did an apprenticeship and is a tool and die, maker. Another friend went to the local JC took Mechanical classes. After that, he is self-taught. Has been a Federally licensed arms manufacturer for over 20 years. Super talent, want a gun made, may take over a year run into the high 5 figures.
For my family, one Daughter has a Ph.D. in Cellular Biology. Yes, educated in her field and intelligent in the sciences. My other daughter is an artist and good, she has sold paintings for over $5K. I do not understand how she does it. She does have a degree in Fine Art. Two different types of intelligence.
And it is different for everyone. I was welding in my garage when my neighbor stopped by. He said I did not know you could weld you are an HR Manager. He said I wish I could weld, he said he tried once and could not get it. I was surprised. I said you are a SURGEON!
Everyone has different skills and abilities.
Education is not intelligence.
https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a206/smartest-man-1199/
kuksul08
Suh Dude
I don't think I'm naturally as smart as some, but try to make up for it by learning as much as possible and challenging myself.
I've come across certain people who just "get" technical things instantly, and can make connections in a matter of seconds. It takes a special brain to be able to do that.
I've come across certain people who just "get" technical things instantly, and can make connections in a matter of seconds. It takes a special brain to be able to do that.
wazzuFreddo
WuTang is 4 the children
There is a difference between intelligence and knowledge
True, but it’s also an excuse/rationalization.
