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Why?
Darkiekurdo said:Why?
Could be, but is he creative?B. Elliott said:Two of the primary definitions of 'smart' is knowledgeable, and mentally alert. Kim Peek has to be one of the most mentally alert people I have ever seen, and is a sponge for facts and knowledge. As the video I posted conveys, most people who are labeled as geniuses are usually extremely gifted in one, two, or maybe even three different areas. Kim peek exceeds exceptional in all areas at a dear cost... a sacrifice in conceptualizing and social skills.
Darkiekurdo said:Could be, but is he creative?
B. Elliott said:Staying within the definition of the OPs original question, creativity is not an an aspect of 'smart'. If the question was who is the most creative, Kim Peek would not be a choice.
Darkiekurdo said:Why not? I don't think someone who is only able to absorb knowledge and not apply it is very smart.
Of course, do you think your definition of 'smart' is universal?B. Elliott said:And that's what you think.
Darkiekurdo said:Of course, do you think your definition of 'smart' is universal?
Kurdt said:Playing the definition card is useless. Most people get obscenely irritated when people ask them to define terms but it is only natural if a conversation is to remain coherent that everyone knows exactly what they're talking about. So much time is wasted over minutiae if terms are not defined. B. Elliot made his point and that's that. This thread is ancient so I doubt we'll get to see what the OP actually meant by smart.
FZ+ said:Bill Gates, perhaps, because he is smart enough to realize you can make money out of this "microcomputer" thing.
He is certainly the most successful in terms of getting rich, which is how success is normally measured in the modern, capitalist world.
timejim said:HMMMMMMM, I would consider Stephen Hawking.
The answer to this question is subjective and can vary depending on different criteria. Some people may consider a person's IQ score as a measure of intelligence, while others may look at their accomplishments or contributions to society. It is difficult to determine a single person as the smartest, as intelligence can be measured in many different ways.
There are various tests and assessments that can be used to measure intelligence, such as IQ tests, cognitive ability tests, and academic achievement tests. However, these tests may not be able to capture all aspects of intelligence and should not be the sole measure of someone's intelligence.
Yes, a person's intelligence can change over time. While some aspects of intelligence, such as fluid intelligence (the ability to think logically and solve novel problems), tend to decline with age, other aspects, such as crystallized intelligence (knowledge and skills acquired through experience), may continue to improve.
There is no definitive answer to this question, as intelligence can manifest in different ways and can be influenced by various factors. However, some common traits that have been associated with highly intelligent individuals include curiosity, creativity, critical thinking skills, and a strong desire to learn and acquire new knowledge.
There is evidence to suggest that genetics can play a role in intelligence, as studies have shown that intelligence tends to run in families. However, environmental factors, such as education and upbringing, also play a significant role in a person's intelligence. It is considered to be a combination of both nature and nurture.