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How is the brain able to generalize knowledge and form compact concepts? While there are many trees, we all get the general concept of what a tree is, and could draw a rough sketch on command.

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At the microcosmic level of brain processing, we know very little of how the brain develops conceptual understanding, although we know something about how memories and vocabulary are recorded. So, I’ll begin with what we do know and move into what we do not know, but the discussion will be at the macrocosmic rather than …

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What made Einstein a genius? What knowledge did he possess that allowed him to Develop his Theory of Relativity and other groundbreaking ideas?

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Perhaps, the best description of the difference between high intelligence and genius was captured by philosopher, Arthur Schopenhauer in his famous quote, “Talent hits a target no one else can hit; genius hits a target no one else can see.” Einstein’s theories, for the most part, did not build upon previous theories in the evolutionary …

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Is there a correlation between an individual’s IQ score and their academic achievement on tests such as the SAT, ACT, and GRE?

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In recent years, some colleges and universities dropped the use of the SAT/ACT tests as part of their admissions program. In some cases, this was a decision based on ideology and in other cases, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, it was an attempt to reduce exposure to viral infection. Recently, some high-profile universities such as …

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Which has a greater impact: education or intelligence/ability/aptitude (IQ)?

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Asking, “Which is more important, education or intelligence?”, is somewhat like asking “Which wheels on a car are more important, the front wheels or the back wheels?” The answer is that they are both vital and they work together as vital components in achieving goals. Intelligence, without some degree of education, is merely unharnessed potential, …

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How can you effectively explain a concept to someone with varying levels of intelligence and help them to understand your perspective?

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How you explain a complex concept to someone depends vitally on two factors: that person’s level of knowledge on the concept and their receptiveness to an explanation. If the someone to whom you are explaining a concept is ready and eager to learn from you, it is necessary to assess only their level of knowledge …

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Do you agree with Mark Z. Barabak that even the best polls are nothing more than an educated guess?

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The 41st presidential election featured the heavily favored Republican candidate, Governor Thomas E. Dewey, against the underdog, Harry S. Truman, the Democratic candidate. Three of the top polls, including the Gallop Poll, predicted that Dewey would be the winner by a significant margin. The polls were so trusted that the Chicago Daily Tribune printed its …

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How does the correlation between high IQ and social difficulties impact the development of groundbreaking technologies or scientific discoveries?

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Jessica, this is an interesting question and it’s difficult to answer with any degree of precision because so many groundbreaking technologies or scientific discoveries are made by people of high IQ who also have some degree of social difficulty. In the past few centuries, scientific breakthroughs have come from renegades who “march to the tune …

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How does having an IQ <100 compare to having an IQ >160 in terms of lifestyle and experiences?

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It would seem that someone of IQ > 160 would have a much greater likelihood of having lifestyle options not available to someone of IQ < 100, and yet within each group there are people whose lifestyles range from miserable to highly rewarding. If we were able to measure the quality of lifestyle and experiences …

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Do physicists experience frustration with math? If so, what aspects of mathematics do they find frustrating?

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The only people who do not struggle with mathematics are those who don’t use it. As aspiring physicists advance through their undergraduate studies, they face increasingly difficult levels of mathematics, moving through calculus, linear algebra and different domains of geometry. As they transition into graduate work, depending on their field of interest, they will require …

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Can Someone with a Higher IQ Learn Advanced Mathematics on their Own?

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Srinivasa Ramanujan. 1887 – 1920 Absolutely! There are a variety of excellent textbooks in mathematics up to the graduate level that will enable a highly intelligent person to master mathematics to that level. Beyond that, you will need to delve into research journals to find the latest developments in particular branches of mathematics. A remarkable …

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