Are You A Genius?

[NOIRTRASH]

A recent PSYCHOLOGY TODAY article has no idea what genius is.

Around 1700 or so Dr. Samuel Johnson defined genius as a person with great education.

In the first half of the 20th Century genius was someone who can do what you cant do, even with training and education. theyre far beyond mere mortals. And it isn't measured with IQ score. I think IQ scores above 130 measure psychosis not intellect.

So what can you do others cant do?

 

[RubiDia]

They have a Ph.D. so that makes them right? I don't think you'd feel any different after 10 years.

 

[NOIRTRASH]

They have a Ph.D. so that makes them right? I don't think you'd feel any different after 10 years.

Most people buy their PhDs. MDs are close behind.

 

[RubiDia]

I'm supposed to take your word for it?

 

[LIVINRFANTASIES]

Denny

Are You A Genius?

Yes. Yes I am but us genius' don't like to brag about it. It ain't rocket surgery ya know.

 

[NOIRTRASH]

I'm supposed to take your word for it?

Oh folks rarely believe me. But all through school I fucked more grade curves than you'd believe. I look plenty stupid but don't bet aginst me.

 

[RubiDia]

My dad's a baby daddy. But they all know that.

 

[Mello_SixtyNine]

There's genius - like Steven Hawking genius, and there's a more practical genius (in my opinion). For example, my father had a six-grade education. He was a shepherd as a child in Sicily. From the old country, he learned:

Farming.
How to butcher an animal.
How to make wine, cheese, sausage, pastas, and sauce from scratch.

When he came to America, he learned:

A second language.
Welding, Drywalling, Electrical, plumbing, auto repair, etc.

I've known smart people that had no clue how to change a tire, fix a leaky faucet, or even using a stove to make a meal.

 

[My I]

According to MENSA, yes. Yes, I am.

What can I do that others can't? Lots of things but that is not what makes one a genius. What makes a person a genius is cognitive ability. Not their knowledge base. You can study a textbook on technical subject and know it inside and out. That is knowledge. Being able to take THAT knowledge and apply it to a totally unrelated problem is cognitive. The ability to reason and rationalize.

I know how to build guitars from scratch. Have done many. But I could teach a monkey to do it. Not genius. But to invent a new stringed instrument from scratch without knowledge of how they work. Only rationalizing that if a vibrating string changes pitch by shortening or lengthening and increasing or decreasing tension and build an instrument with a systematic patterned way of playing specific notes in sequence or chords...

THAT takes genius.

 

[Haulover]

Are You A Genius?

Does Mensa membership qualify?

Mensa's "genius-only membership" requires applicants to be above the 98th percentile on the Stanford–Binet intelligence scale.

That typically means a score of about 132 or higher, though 135 is often seen as the threshold for acceptance.

 

[Elloelle]

Tony, thats my boss, said I was once but he's kinda dumb sometimes so I don't know if I should believe him and stuff cause what does he know, ya know?

Debbie

 

[NOIRTRASH]

I suspect genius resembles statistical aberrations known as BLACK SWANS. Trumps election victory was a BLACK SWAN.

I don't trust IQ tests, because I've encountered CONFOUNDING on such tests, that is, some of the questions have multiple correct answers.

Erich van Manstein was called henius by all because he was the best tank/panzer commander of World War. He defeated everyone but had little training or experience with armor before the war. Yet he instinctively knew how to use armor, from one to whole armies of them.

MENSA may measure general intellectual aptitude.

 

[My I]

I suspect genius resembles statistical aberrations known as BLACK SWANS. Trumps election victory was a BLACK SWAN.

I don't trust IQ tests, because I've encountered CONFOUNDING on such tests, that is, some of the questions have multiple correct answers.

Erich van Manstein was called henius by all because he was the best tank/panzer commander of World War. He defeated everyone but had little training or experience with armor before the war. Yet he instinctively knew how to use armor, from one to whole armies of them.

MENSA may measure general intellectual aptitude.

Wow. Another opportunistic liberal taking a jab at Trump as an aside.

No guts. No balls. No sense. A genius would know to back up his claims with verifiable FACTS.

BTW: Yes, IQ tests DO have multiple possible answers.

That is because they are not looking for what you KNOW, but HOW you THINK. And you think like a spoiled 12 yr old who gets his "facts" from memes on twitter and snapchat.

 

[werdsmith]

my IQ measures at that level, and I can build / fix things. I need to get better at picking jobs, though, lol.

 

[SamScribble]

Some years ago, I did a lot of writing and editing for a major international consultancy.

Midway through one project, the new Head of Psych Services asked me if I would take part in a study that she was running. ‘I just need you to do a few tests. And I’ll pay you for your time.’

Four hours of tests later, she and I sat down for the debrief. ‘Well, well,’ she said, ‘a top two percenter, and a radical. I bet you’ve had a few fierce arguments in your time.’ She didn’t mention anything about me being a genius.

 

[My I]

’ She didn’t mention anything about me being a genius.

They never do. That would indicate you are smarter than her. Most people would NEVER admit that.

 

[NotWise]

They never do. That would indicate you are smarter than her. Most people would NEVER admit that.

I work for a genius. His wife says he's a genius -- to his face -- and there is probably no higher standard.

 

[TxRad]

Genius? Some can't tie their shoes or remember to zip up their fly. Too much on their mind maybe.

Has anyone ever heard of duality?

 

[TxRad]

WoW! Mention duality and you get two posts for the price of one.

 

[holliday1960]

Some years ago, I did a lot of writing and editing for a major international consultancy.

Midway through one project, the new Head of Psych Services asked me if I would take part in a study that she was running. ‘I just need you to do a few tests. And I’ll pay you for your time.’

Four hours of tests later, she and I sat down for the debrief. ‘Well, well,’ she said, ‘a top two percenter, and a radical. I bet you’ve had a few fierce arguments in your time.’ She didn’t mention anything about me being a genius.

So...you're one of those 2% guys.... I've heard about people like you, Sam. Most genius' don't know which sock goes on what foot in the mornings. Or, how not to put their underwear on backwards. I may not be a genius, but I am a problem solver. Just don't wear socks or underwear. Problem solved.

 

[NotWise]

Genius? Some can't tie their shoes or remember to zip up their fly. Too much on their mind maybe.

Has anyone ever heard of duality?

So if don't zip my fly, could I be in the running?

 

[SamScribble]

So...you're one of those 2% guys.... I've heard about people like you, Sam. Most genius' don't know which sock goes on what foot in the mornings. Or, how not to put their underwear on backwards. I may not be a genius, but I am a problem solver. Just don't wear socks or underwear. Problem solved.

You are a funny girl, Holliday. But you are right. I put my left sock on first, and that way I know that the remaining sock must be the right sock. At least I hope so. But now you have me wondering.

 

[holliday1960]

So if don't zip my fly, could I be in the running?

NW...if you don't zip that up, I can almost promise you ...you'll be running alright. I've read your stories. Now, get over here and let me help you with that, genius.

 

[holliday1960]

You are a funny girl, Holliday. But you are right. I put my left sock on first, and that way I know that the remaining sock must be the right sock. At least I hope so. But now you have me wondering.

But, Sam...we've talked about this before...remember? You have to make sure you're putting the right sock on the left foot...then the sock that's left, must be right. Understand? (I think I smell something burning again...)

 

[ishtat]

Genius? Some can't tie their shoes or remember to zip up their fly. Too much on their mind maybe.

Has anyone ever heard of duality?

Einstein had problems with socks so he gave up wearing them.

Isaac Newton was an acknowledged genius at Mathematics and Physics. Less well known is his genius in creating a stable currency. He was made Master of the Royal Mint when in late middle age and didn't realize that it was a sinecure - he wasn't required to actually do anything. But he did; he hunted coin clippers down with absolute ruthlessness and when charged and found guilty he insisted they be hanged drawn and quartered. (hanged for a while, castrated whilst still conscious, testicles burned in front of the victim, then torn apart by horses pulling in different directions.

Coin clipping became unfashionable rapidly. Banks became more willing to lend larger amounts when money itself did not lose value and Britain had a stable currency and the capacity to finance an industrial revolution a century before anybody else.

Behind genius is a conviction that the impossible is possible. Without that conviction mere intelligence is nothing.