The pleasure of finding things out

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The forum discussion centers around a video featuring Richard Feynman, highlighting the limitations of IQ as a measure of intelligence. Participants emphasize the importance of creativity and imagination over numerical assessments of intelligence. The conversation critiques societal obsessions with quantifying intelligence and celebrates the essence of scientific inquiry, which involves questioning and learning. The video is recommended as a valuable resource for physics enthusiasts and those interested in the philosophy of science.

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  • Understanding of basic physics concepts
  • Familiarity with Richard Feynman's contributions to science
  • Knowledge of the limitations of IQ testing
  • Interest in the philosophy of science and critical thinking
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  • Watch the documentary on Richard Feynman linked in the discussion
  • Explore the philosophy of science through Feynman's works
  • Research the impact of creativity on scientific discovery
  • Investigate alternative measures of intelligence beyond IQ
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This discussion is beneficial for physics enthusiasts, educators, psychologists, and anyone interested in the philosophical implications of intelligence measurement and scientific exploration.

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I found this video on google, and i think most physics lovers might enjoy in this forum.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6586235597476141009
 
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Feynman a demonstration of how redundant the term IQ is, 124? :smile: Even I've got a bigger one than that, by some margin; so what is it he had that wasn't x? Creativity, imagination? Who knows, because morons think that IQ actually measures intelligence:smile: it measures your ego more than your intelligence, or your education.:-p

Interesting documentary, watch and learn. This is and as he said what science is about, learn everything and question everything, and use your imagination.:smile:
 
Schrödinger's Dog said:
Who knows, because morons think that IQ actually measures intelligence:smile: it measures your ego more than your intelligence, or your education.:-p

Absolutely right. Just another matter of demonstrating human obsession with quantity.
 
/me wonders about the human obsession with heroes :p
 
Great video Kant. Thanks.
 
Schrödinger's Dog said:
Feynman a demonstration of how redundant the term IQ is, 124? :smile: Even I've got a bigger one than that, by some margin;

thinly veiled brag? :-p
 

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