Welcome to ATS. Isn't it amazing? Everyone supposedly has a very high IQ and a very big penis --2 numbers that are always exaggerated. I've seen someone who has a 184 IQ on this thread. Cmon! 144+ is Genius, so you're what, a gifted genius?

I've been tested 3 times and my high is 154 and my average is 146. It was a study of hemophiliacs to see if their IQ's were higher due to the amount of time they research and read because they're always hurt and unable to do sports, or other activities that take away from reading and researching. The scientists and doctors who studied me said less than 3% of the population have an IQ above 140 (but over a staggering 70% say they have an IQ better than 130).

But from reading this thread everyone seems to be higher than 140, wow! Either the doctors didn't know jack, or many of you are stretching the truth a tad -especially those who say they have higher than 170. Do you know the number of recorded cases of people who scored higher than 170? Go ahead, take a guess. If you're 170+ scientists want to see you! Hell, if you're 160+ they do!

An IQ is just a pissin contest --like penis size. It doesn't matter one bit unless you know how to use it or know how to apply it, and many don't, which means many of us are just as dumb as the rest of you. Well, some.

My IQ is 37 and EQ 290, perfect for milking

I tested at a mere 120 when I was 16. when I was 20 I tested at 135. And my most recent IQ test revealed 150. So I do not know where I stand. Could have gone up or the tests might have gotten easier. In any case, I happen to think I am a fairly intelligent person.

Oh and welcome to ATS

[edit on 23-7-2009 by Mr. Toodles]

Hello Shane..

Welcome...I hope you find what you are looking for.

Everyone on here, "nuh uh, my IQ is bigger then your IQ".

Lmao, competitive much?

Consistently at 145 throughout my life. Such a burden. Do you know how frustrated I get when people don't "get" what I'm trying to communicate? How many times in my life have I wanted to say "I told you so" but it is really useless.

My strength, especially since I'm a woman, is people always underestimate me....and I hate them for it.

You win. I can't match it.
Have fun, welcome to ATS and look forward to seeing you on the boards.
edit to add, is the IQ # the reason we don't have an avatar yet, can't fit all that brain into the size allotted?

[edit on 7/23/2009 by LAUGHING-CAT]

LOL.... Fella, your thread has got to be the biggest joke I have seen in a while. I mean that.

[edit on 23-7-2009 by SpeakerofTruth]

Here's the actual scale:

The average IQ is 100 with a standard deviation of 15. Meaning, 85 is low average, 115 is high average. The high/low applies within each range. So...

85-115 is average intelligence. This is the range where most people fall.

116-129 is superior range. This is where most professionals, college grads, doctors, professors, fall.

130-159 is gifted. These people are usually writers, physicists, etc.

160 and above is genius. What people don't realize is this is actually quite rare. Most people will live out their entire lives without ever actually meeting a true genius.

I could go in the opposite direction also, but I won't unless asked.
It goes down all the way to "profound mental retardation", which I have seen and which is devestating. The IQ is not high enough to command the body to perform simple tasks. They are bed ridden, and don't generally live long.

But the above is the actual scale.

Welcome to ATS.

What's your position on Aliens and the like?

You a believer or a skeptic?

Whichever it be, the more people we have researching the closer we get to the truth.

Welcome again, and hope to see you around.

So how does the equation work out?

The higher the IQ the higher the ego?

I simply don't care what my IQ is and have no intention of having it tested. welcome.

It would be interesting to see if ATS members IQ has actually changed since they've been here. ......and what IQ fall into which category as far as the believers and skeptics. Some people are book smart but not street smart....etc. Takes all kinds of people to make this site and world function.

I think it's sad how IQ is used as a standard. I suppose this has more to do with economics and hourly pay. Some people may be slow, but a genius at heart. I wouldn't want my commuter train operator with a high IQ, lost in their own thoughts texting operating it either.

[edit on 23-7-2009 by aleon1018]

I've often wondered what some of the real luminaries in history would have scored if given modern IQ tests?

What was the IQ of Aristotle? De Vinci? Tesla? And what about those that weren't necessarily known for their intellectual capability, but still changed history: Ford, Napoleon, Alexander?

Furthermore, it seems that none of the aforementioned would have ever been in a position to achieve what they did without the support of countless, unnamed (and presumably less intelligent) persons toiling to provide the support required for their grand endeavors.

Einstein may have been smart, but I'll bet if he had to grow his own vegetables he wouldn't have done what he did.