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John Wesley · 02-28-2007, 05:59 PM

I'm not sure if I go in for all this high IQ stuff. It just seems like a way for academic types to feel good about themselves. There are all different types of intelligence and different ways to measure it.

Even trying to measure something we understand so poorly feels a bit pretentious. I think you should read Asimov, "What is Intelligence?". It will definitely change the way you think about intelligence.

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John Wesley Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: D.C. area Posts: 278	I'm not sure if I go in for all this high IQ stuff. It just seems like a way for academic types to feel good about themselves. There are all different types of intelligence and different ways to measure it. Even trying to measure something we understand so poorly feels a bit pretentious. I think you should read Asimov, "What is Intelligence?". It will definitely change the way you think about intelligence. __________________ Pick the Brain An Analytical Approach to Self Improvement www.pickthebrain.com If you love Steve's blog, I think you'll love mine too. I have a different style, but we both share a passion for honest, intelligent writing and continuous improvement. Take a minute to check it out!