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Here are a few patterns I've seen in studies or surfaced: 1. Intelligence is an ability to observe, gather feedback based on past observations, and see pattern
by dzink 11y ago
Here are a few patterns I've seen in studies or surfaced:
1. Intelligence is an ability to observe, gather feedback based on past observations, and see patterns at a speed much faster than others at a lower general level. The growth in insight can be exponential, but it also means you start thinking at levels of abstraction and patterns that are layers above people at other levels. You struggle to communicate.
2. High Intelligence is not correlated with high moral or other views - at its base, it means speed in some directions an individual is prone to have. If they find a career path that allows them to speed in that direction, they thrive, if not, you see a lot of psychological challenges over time.
3. Socially, the higher your IQ, the more likely you are to skip steps in explaining your thoughts and to be misunderstood because your thinking might be several levels of abstraction above the people your're talking to. People at the 150IQ general level are rarely happy working with or friending people below 120. Given a propensity to specialize it a field rarely touched by others - one can get quite lonely in their thoughts and lose the social skills needed to develop normal friendships. Unless you are lucky enough to be surrounded by peers, you may be very unhappy. That unhappiness can shift to negative, downright trolling behaviors for some people.
4. Given the above, a lot of potential is lost. For every Einstein, there are likely several hiding in corners wondering what is wrong with them.
I've been thinking about and working on prototypes for a platform that would be helpful to unite people with niche and advanced interests, so they can collaborate freely. Would love to connect with others interested in the topic. (Edit: typos)
- soared 11y agoSounds like a load of bullshit with no sources that plays on peoples' stereotypical view of a genius. Your 'platform' is just a forum, irc, facebook page, or literally any social network.
- dzink 11y agoSources: 1. On Intelligence: http://www.amazon.com/On-Intelligence-Jeff-Hawkins/dp/0805078533 http://www.amazon.com/On-Intelligence-Jeff-Hawkins/dp/080507... 2. https://www.quora.com/Whats-it-like-to-have-a-150-IQ-Is-life-easier https://www.quora.com/Whats-it-like-to-have-a-150-IQ-Is-life... 3. Some article shared in the MENSA group years ago I'd have to dig in to find.