What Is the Key to Intelligence, Can One Really Get Smarter?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the nature of intelligence and whether it can be increased. Participants explore various definitions of intelligence, its manifestations, and the relationship between intelligence and wisdom, using Grigori Perelman as a focal point for debate.

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  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose that intelligence may involve the ability to imagine new prospects and navigate life's challenges, while others suggest it is difficult to define and may manifest in various forms.
  • There is a viewpoint that wisdom is more valuable than intelligence, illustrated by the example of Grigori Perelman, who rejected significant monetary awards.
  • Some argue that Perelman's decision to decline awards reflects a lack of practical wisdom, while others defend his choices as personal and not indicative of a mental disconnect.
  • Participants express differing opinions on the implications of living with one's parents as an adult, questioning whether it signifies a lack of maturity or is simply a personal choice.
  • The discussion touches on the Nature vs Nurture debate regarding the potential for increasing intelligence, with no clear consensus on the matter.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally disagree on the definitions of intelligence and wisdom, as well as the implications of Perelman's choices. Multiple competing views remain, and the discussion does not reach a resolution.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved assumptions regarding the definitions of intelligence and wisdom, as well as the ethical implications of personal choices like living arrangements and financial decisions.

  • #31
Evo said:
Surprise is a banned sockpuppet. No surprise.

Interesting. How did you find out? :what:
 
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  • #32
Julio R said:
Interesting. How did you find out? :what:
We have our ways. :devil:
 
  • #33
Could smarter guys be happier? Maybe one's intelligent is hidden...
 
  • #34
Julio R said:
Interesting. How did you find out? :what:

Evo said:
We have our ways. :devil:

There are the standard Mentor ways, and then there is Evo. Nuff said.
 
  • #35
Evo said:
We have our ways. :devil:

Dark magic? I keep messing up the ritual that let's me read a post in the mentor forum each day.
 
  • #36
study hard and practice
take.notes
focus
eat breakfast
 
  • #37
lolololol

i forgot to say tackle hsrd questions easy questions aren 4 intelligint peeps
 

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