The World's Smartest Person is Female or Male?

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The discussion centers on the claim that the person with the highest IQ, Marilyn vos Savant, is female, challenging the stereotype that men have higher IQs on average. Participants debate the validity of IQ tests, suggesting they may not accurately reflect true intelligence or problem-solving abilities. Critics argue that high IQ does not equate to practical intelligence or creativity, citing examples of intelligent individuals who fail in common sense situations. There is skepticism regarding the societal contributions of high-IQ individuals, with some viewing Savant as an opportunist rather than a true genius. The conversation also touches on the complexities of defining intelligence and the limitations of IQ tests, which were originally designed for specific educational assessments rather than ranking individuals. Overall, the thread highlights the nuanced relationship between IQ, gender, and the broader understanding of intelligence.
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LowlyPion said:
From her web site:
http://www.marilynvossavant.com/bio.html

Does she say she's a genius? No she doesn't use that word. She embraces what looks to me to be the more narcissistic name of Savant as her own.

Or maybe she just explains the origin of her name because it is a FAQ.
Is she guilty of blowing her own horn?

She's her own symphony orchestra.

Of course! It's the bio section of her website. Everyone does that. Toot, toot, baby! :biggrin:
 
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Don't worry. The world's smartest person( me! ) is telling you he is male. Debate resolved.
 
  • #33
And now the thread slides into silliness.

As far as the OP's question, there is a pretty good summary of sex and intelligence studies here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sex_and_intelligence

Honestly, I think we have enough IQ threads on PF for the moment.
 

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