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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 …
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 …
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, …
Which has a greater impact: education or intelligence/ability/aptitude (IQ)? Read More »
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Can Someone with a Higher IQ Learn Advanced Mathematics on their Own? Read More »
Actually, Einstein did ultimately receive a Noble Prize for Physics. It had eluded him for almost two decades after his annus mirabilis in 1905. Although he had been nominated several times from 1910 onward for his Theory of Relativity, the award was given each year to someone else. Finally, in 1922 the Nobel Committee informed …
