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Originally posted by jibeho
I would love to see a CSQ standard to contradict traditional IQ measures. (CSQ = Common Sense Quotient)
Plenty of highly intelligent people (book smart) who can't even cook a pot of noodles. My younger brother who is gifted with photographic retention of information didn't learn to ride a two wheeler until he was in 8th grade because he never thought it was important. I was 3 when I learned.
He's a wiz with organic chemistry but can't follow directions to build a simple playground. Amazing how our brains function...
Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex... It takes a touch of genius - and a lot of courage to move in the opposite direction. Albert Einstein
Why Smart People Are Stupid
Originally posted by phroziac
I think i understand what they are saying and their choice of words makes it sound backwards.
Im smart but i always have stupid people telling me im stupid.these stupid people think they are smart.
See what i mean?
Originally posted by jibeho
Plenty of highly intelligent people (book smart) who can't even cook a pot of noodles. My younger brother who is gifted with photographic retention of information didn't learn to ride a two wheeler until he was in 8th grade because he never thought it was important. I was 3 when I learned.
He's a wiz with organic chemistry but can't follow directions to build a simple playground. Amazing how our brains function...
Originally posted by Billmeister
It is interesting to note that (IN GENERAL!) the older humans get, and the less physically malleable our brains become the more "hard headed" we tend to be. (literally... I guess!)
the Billmeister
Originally posted by muzzleflash
Oh and one more thing, it is imperative that individuals must realize that the ultimate tool in increasing their awareness and discerning fact from fiction, is the art of inquisition.
Questioning others is a very good trait, but questioning yourself is even more powerful.
Most folks will automatically feel shamed or embarrassed when they realize they were wrong, and will either attempt to escape the debate or will continually stick to their guns despite the fact they ran out of ammo. This is a fallacious stance and highly detrimental to self-development.
Originally posted by nunya13
You know, I might get stubborn sometimes when it comes to debating something, but I can definitely say that when I find out I am wrong, I am NEVER ashamed to admit it. In fact, the only thing that gets my goad about being wrong is when someone rubs it in my face even after I admit it.