People good at math = smart ones?

Seriously now.

The only intelligent people I know are the ones that are good in math. Every professor I had in my life, either in anything math-related or not, was (I eventually got to know) good in math.

So this brings me one old idea, that isn't as wrong as people thought. IQ tests really tell how intelligent someone is, it doesn't matter what other people say about the existence of other "intelligences", it's bullshit. The only intelligent conversations I ever had were with people with high IQ. So fuck the other ones.

Do you people agree?


PS: What do you guys think about this idea: an alien invasion that tests everyone's IQ and kills everyone below 120?

>>7

Guy from 3 & 5 here.  I was working my own interpretation of what intelligence really is, since there really isn't even a set definition.  I describe intelligence one's ability to perceive, comprehend, learn from, and act on information.  So using this definition,  I feel dexterity is an intelligence.

You're right that creativity != art.  I got to wrapped up talking about paintings and swayed from my main point, which is that creativity is a fundamental part of intelligence that IQ tests completely ignore

Also, don't think that just because I believe in multiple intelligences I agree with the "God made everyone equal, and everyone has their talents ^_^" b.s.  Some people are just stupid in every way.

>>6
"And I can be around people with low IQs for a long time and be ok with it, but for an engaging conversation, high-IQ is a pre-req."

The reason your saying this is because people with high IQs usually know a lot of stuff, which makes exchanging new ideas more enjoyable.  However IQ and knowledge don't necessarily go hand in hand.  Some people are just plain ignorant, even though their intelligence gives them the potential to be very educated.

Basically what I'm working at here is that when you're having a conversation with someone, you're looking to gain their wisdom.  Although IQ has an effect here (it is a decent mark of a persons g-factor) wisdom and knowledge are not dependent on IQ at all