Why does it seem like we can improve our bench press, minutes-per-mile, or alcohol tolerance much more than we can increase our IQ? Can a person with a 100 IQ get a 120 score after training? 130? Seems quite believable to me.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart
I improved my SATs by 380 points from 7th grade to 12th, i think like 150 from 11th to 12th. Probably easier to study than IQ though
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Replying to @davidgshort
I don't think this is the best counterexample because your brain underwent a huge amount of change over that period, but I think you're directionally right here.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart @davidgshort
There's definitely an argument against IQ as being a good measure of intelligence.
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Replying to @mgirdley @davidgshort
If you haven't already, I highly recommend the Taleb piece on it. It was a gamechanger for me.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart @davidgshort
I’ve read several of his books but just can’t stand his attitude and approach. He’s guilty of many of the same things he poo-poos in other people imho. Like a “me” problem though.
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Replying to @mgirdley @davidgshort
He's obnoxious (I've been blocked, then muted by him - not saying I'm not obnoxious haha), but I think his wisdom is just so good that I ignore it and just focus on the good he provides.
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Replying to @Molson_Hart @davidgshort
Sounds like a good philosophy in dealing with everyone in life, too!
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Replying to @mgirdley @davidgshort
Wow, yeah good point. Most people though aren't as annoying as he is though haha. We all have our flaws and foibles!
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Replying to @Molson_Hart @davidgshort
I retain the right to let myself be annoyed by him. Again, a “me” problem.
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Replying to @mgirdley @davidgshort
For sure. I'd say though, don't sleep on his wisdom because it's life-changing.
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