Recently, the decline in the intelligence of President Joe Biden has raised questions about the mental acuity of people at advanced ages. During the 20th century, the belief that intelligence peaks early in life and goes into decline thereafter, spawned policies such as mandatory retirement at many universities. The Fields Medal, often referred to as …
To answer this question adequately would require much more space than is available on this post. Therefore, I will focus on only one example of an important approach to problem-solving that is widely employed by those of high mental function. An old adage about dealing with an intractable problem states, “Sleep on it.” For centuries, …
In responding to questions on this site, it’s my policy to avoid expressing political opinions, because the value of intellectual discourse lies in a rational discussion of ideas, rather than an attempt to persuade. So let me skate around the net and carry the puck over the blue line en route to the goal. When …
Although a high IQ and EQ are both important assets in achieving success in many endeavors, there are some high achievers who have made been able to achieve remarkable success through intense desire, tenacity and a powerful work ethic. Many of the celebrities in entertainment have attained high status through strong personal discipline and unrelenting …
Traits like high IQ, charisma and charm are all attributes that can help a person achieve their goals. Of course, the importance of each quality depends upon the field in which success is sought. In politics, charism and charm play an essential role in how a person is perceived. A candidate for election who is …
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The world is designed for people who are considered “normal” in height, weight, intelligence, and other mental and physical characteristics. Airplanes and theaters have seat sizes that punish those who are much taller than average. Airplane overhead racks punish those who are shorter than average. Radio and television programs are designed for people of average …
One of the easiest ways to gain insight into the correlation between a person’s actual intelligence and their perception of their intelligence is through through the observation of people as they suffer intellectual decline. When people of normal intelligence enter gradual dementia through aging or a disease like Alzheimer’s, they begin to notice their declining …
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People of extreme intelligence, are distinct in their inclination to challenge accepted beliefs. Socrates, Copernicus, Galileo, Newton, Nietzsche, Darwin and Einstein are among the most intelligent people who have ever lived, and they were all renegades who challenged consensus. Those extremely intelligent free-thinking renegades from early in their lives challenged the religious beliefs, social norms, …
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Based on my research in mathematics education, I believe that the average person is able to learn mathematics as defined by the CCSS (Common Core State Standards) up to a grade 10 or 11 level. However, by 2019, most states had opted out of teaching to these standards, because most students weren’t able to reach …
During my career in mathematics and physics, I have met a lot of highly intelligent people. Their personalities seem to run the same gamut as the personalities in most intellectual categories. There are some who are socially pleasant and use their gifts to help others, while others display open hostility and use their intellectual gifts …
