Are you smarter than the average Apolytoner?

[Solver]

Indeed, if we take the average level of 30k users, I have no doubt that I'm by far smarter . That's because about 80% are spammers, morons, dead DLs, drunk ferrets or Faded Glory .

Seriously though... I don't believe smart is that easily defined. What are you looking for? Great knowledge of facts? Outstanding memory? Awesome logical / math skills?

[Lazerus]

Anywhere we can all take an IQ test ? I remember scoring 144 last time I took one a few years ago at 16 (some unofficial one i scored 135 on recently) but im aware that the scoring for them becomes alot harder as you enter the 17-30 range i think it is since this is supposed to be your prime time for intellect

[Spiffor]

I had 76 at my last IQ test IIRC

Me dumb

[Solver]

Ran a few tests on those IQ tests...

1). Many online IQ tests actually have randomness in the result - I even saw one that generates result completely randomly .

2). The one REAL IQ test can not be taken online, for by the rules of it, you need your pen & paper, and some other stuff there...

So, in all the different online tests, it's probably easier to get a 'good' (110+) IQ, while as for the real one... well, THAT could be some indication at least of real intelect.

[Agathon]

I wouldn't believe IQ tests. I know a guy who took one when he was a teenager and was told he'd never be able to complete a university degree. The guy just retired as a full professor and in his youth won a full scholarship to Oxford.

[Solver]

I know a guy who took one when he was a teenager and was told he'd never be able to complete a university degree.

IIRC, it's agreed that you can't take the IQ test (talking about the real one here) while in your teens, you need to be 18 or preferrably over 20 to get the results right.

[Ben Kenobi]

Indeed, if we take the average level of 30k users, I have no doubt that I'm by far smarter.

I assume he means active posters, roughly 2000 users here on Apolyton.

[Agathon]

Originally posted by Solver

I know a guy who took one when he was a teenager and was told he'd never be able to complete a university degree.

IIRC, it's agreed that you can't take the IQ test (talking about the real one here) while in your teens, you need to be 18 or preferrably over 20 to get the results right.

He was 19 I think - just before entering uni. I don't put much faith in standardised tests anyway. Anyone else done the joke that is the GRE?

[Solver]

Pah, the average level of 30k users, counting the intellect of those who never posted as 0 .

Actually, the first paragraph in that post isn't meant to be serious. Oh, and last time I checked, 49,2% registered users have never posted.

[Asher]

The funniest tests are the child IQ tests.

[Agathon]

Originally posted by Asher
The funniest tests are the child IQ tests.

What's funny about them?

[Asher]

Originally posted by Agathon
What's funny about them?

Are you saying you consider them remotely accurate or useful?

[Spec]

I'm not booksmart smart, I'm the logical type smart.

Hey, I got a 143 I.q. result on the same test Einstein took, and he got 151.

It's a test I took when I was 17 years old when I went to see a therapist because I was too much of a bum. I used to beat people up, sell drugs, steal things and was being a total brat in school but still got over 90% grades. My parents didn't know what to do so they sent me to see a therapist and he concluded that I was to smart for the average joe and that I was bored. That's why I did all the nasty stuff I did....But I dont buy it, I still think I did it because I felt like it...But I buy the 143 iq result though.


Spec.

[Agathon]

Originally posted by Asher

Are you saying you consider them remotely accurate or useful?

No - not at all. I had to do several when I was at school. I found them less than amusing.

[Japher]

I think that we are all smarter than the avergae apolytoner...