I am highly intelligent, ask me anything

[nolinkname]

Using standard IQ scales/assessments I am highly intelligent. I have also done some research into high intelligence. Being highly intelligent has advantages and drawbacks. Ask me anything :-)

(Just to preempt some comments: No, I don’t think intelligent people are better human beings than other people. I think qualities such as being kind are more important for example. No, intelligent people are not always ‘better for society’, there is some evidence, for example, that really highly intelligent people carry out proportionally somewhat more crimes (white collar). No, I don’t look down on less intelligent people (sometimes I envy them), but it can obviously be a bit difficult to connect if you have very different frames of reference. No, intelligence does not have any direct links to social skills (positive or negative).)

Do you think you are unhappier than average as a result?

What is your job?

do you have children and, if so, do you think you have higher expectations/standards for them with regard to education/career etc?

Yes, I do actually. I have to 'constrain myself' a lot in normal interactions which is difficult and boring. I struggle to connect with a lot of people.

There is some research done on education for example where the 'best position' to be in is to do better than average, but not super well.

How old are you? Did you achieve a lot in life thanks to your IQ?
Highest degree earned?

What made you decide to start this thread?

I'm a researcher and lecturer so it helps to have a job that is fairly independent.

I don't have children. An interesting PhD thesis was written maybe 10 years ago where highly intelligent people had been interviewed and a majority of them did not want children because they did not want to put anyone through their experience at school.

Do you know how and why to use the quote function?

What is your understanding of ‘intelligence’? I also have a high IQ (156), but to me it means nothing other than being extremely good at IQ tests. I can still be a flaky dick at times!

Other than getting right through the 1% Club every week, I’ve never set the world alight with my ‘genius’. How has it helped you in life?

Why did I start this thread - maybe to see if I could get any insight from how people may think of me? It has often been quite obvious that I can 'think ahead','get things' quickly etc and it has not always been helpful. I probably come across as arrogant sometimes even when I am genuinely only trying to be helpful. So that means I try to stop myself from contributing sometimes.

Do you have a cat?

Good point upthread about the quote function.

Haha, yes I do, and I have also seen people commenting on getting annoyed about too many quotes :-) I guess I don't find it difficult to find the link early on in a thread ;-)

IQ is just one measure of intelligence. There is emotional intelligence too. How do you fair with that? Are you autistic?

Has your IQ helped you in life so far, you think?

Should giraffes wear ties at the top or bottom of their necks?

So I tried to put in the OP that I mean 'IQ style assessments', getting connections easily, understanding a lot of things quicker than most people etc. Of course there are things I don't get too.

It's helped me in life since I've generally found it very easy to learn things. I have four postgraduate degrees, I've studied because it's fun and I learn things.

Do you ever watch Only Connect and if so, can you answer all the questions (and not just those on the missing vowels round, like the rest of us..)?
Have you considered going on a quiz show such as the 1% Club, where you would likely win the prize on offer, up to £100,000?

@nolinkname you say you're highly intelligent, but don't mention your IQ, what is that high enough to join MENSA?

So what numbers are we talking then? Einstein levels? Or enough for Mensa?
I have relatively high IQ and it has not helped me at all! I get very frustrated when other people don't catch on as quick.

snap!

What is your IQ?

How are you likely to vote, in the next General election?

What other parts of your identity are important to you? What do you have to fall back on if your intelligence goes?

I was highly intelligent and had assumed it was a permanent trait, but I'm so knackered and overstimulated now with children that I really don't feel capable of coherent thought any more.

Do you play a musical instrument? My DD's very intelligent friend has played the cello from a very young age and I've often wondered if that helped her.

Completely agree that IQ is just one measure, that's why I tried to exemplify. 'Emotional intelligence' is a bit of a weird concept though. I'd say I am as 'emotionally intelligent' as the average person, at least. I'm very sensitive and easily cry when I hear about horrible things or think about the state of the world.

No I am not autistic.

(I'll ignore pointless questions. Feel free to move to another thread if this does not interest you or you feel provoked, it is very common when intelligence is discussed.)

This. I'm in your club 😀.