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I am highly intelligent, ask me anything

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nolinkname · 22/02/2026 09:01

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).)

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RememberBeKindWithKaren · 22/03/2026 20:26

I don't understand why this thread has upset people in the way it clearly has. Anyway, can you give an example of the sort of conversation subjects that you might discuss with a friend of yours who is very intelligent, and which you wouldn't be able to discuss with other friends who are not as intelligent? I mean what subjects do you enjoy discussing with other brainy people that you just wouldn't be able to talk about with people who don't have the same brains ?.

Doubledenim305 · 23/03/2026 23:09

RememberBeKindWithKaren · 22/03/2026 20:26

I don't understand why this thread has upset people in the way it clearly has. Anyway, can you give an example of the sort of conversation subjects that you might discuss with a friend of yours who is very intelligent, and which you wouldn't be able to discuss with other friends who are not as intelligent? I mean what subjects do you enjoy discussing with other brainy people that you just wouldn't be able to talk about with people who don't have the same brains ?.

I am the most physically beautiful and intelligent person. Ask me how I cope with my greatness.
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RememberBeKindWithKaren · 24/03/2026 07:15

Doubledenim305 · 23/03/2026 23:09

I am the most physically beautiful and intelligent person. Ask me how I cope with my greatness.
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How do you cope with your greatness ?

walkingaroundsostrenegrene · 24/03/2026 07:21

RememberBeKindWithKaren · 22/03/2026 20:26

I don't understand why this thread has upset people in the way it clearly has. Anyway, can you give an example of the sort of conversation subjects that you might discuss with a friend of yours who is very intelligent, and which you wouldn't be able to discuss with other friends who are not as intelligent? I mean what subjects do you enjoy discussing with other brainy people that you just wouldn't be able to talk about with people who don't have the same brains ?.

The OP hasn't commented on this thread since the 22nd February. So probably not worth asking her any more questions.

RememberBeKindWithKaren · 24/03/2026 08:25

@walkingaroundsostrenegrene thanks yes, you're right. Glad you pointed that out. Love your username. That's how I seem to spend all my time these days :)

hepsitemiz · 03/04/2026 15:14

DreamOfTheRarebitFiend · 23/02/2026 09:05

As a professional novelist, I find your response to the giraffe question fascinating. An invitation to use your imagination and creativity is 'mundane and boring'?

Every writer I know would have a field day with it. Like, I started thinking, 'But why is it a binary? Maybe giraffes, due to their long necks, have a whole societal system built up around where they wear their neckties. Maybe a depressed giraffe who's mistakenly wearing his tie in the 'happy' position is getting annoyed at all his asshole friends who never ask how he is. Or maybe it shows social status! Or maybe giraffes who aren't coupled up can only manage to put on pre-tied bowties, and an actual necktie is a statement that you're with someone.'

How is this boring?! Is the ability to be flexible and imaginative not a sign of intelligence in itself?

Really interesting that you leapt to thinking that people were trying to provoke you with this.

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I agree, rarebit! In fact one of my thoughts concerning the giraffe question was that it sounds a lot like some of those left-field questions you can get at an Oxbridge interview. Responses to such questions reveal a lot about how a student thinks… they can be fun and lead to some very “out-there” exchanges with the interviewer. They are valued for the very reasons you suggest.

Doubledenim305 · 06/04/2026 20:21

RememberBeKindWithKaren · 24/03/2026 07:15

How do you cope with your greatness ?

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It's a burden to be honest.

NotnowMildrid · 10/04/2026 20:20

Highly intelligent people can get caught out in life making bad decisions. Have you and what has been your worst decision?

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