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What makes a person smart?

The Cabl3 GuyThe Cabl3 Guy Elite Ranger
in Zocalo v2.0
Is it the words they choose? Their knowledge on Greenhouse gasses?

Some can be too smart? Who wants to be perfect?

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  • SpiritOneSpiritOne Magneto ABQ NM
    smart* can be defined in many ways. Ive met some people that are Steven Hawking style book smart, but common sense might as well be another dimension.

    Im kinda math/science smart, but anyone whos ever read a post of mine has shaken their heads in shame for grammatical issues.
  • Lord RefaLord Refa Creepy, but in a good way
    I'm just nuts.

    I do have my moments of clarity too, but alas, they are too rare and short to be called Oo!! a duckie!
  • ShadowDancerShadowDancer When I say, "Why aye, gadgie," in my heart I say, "Och aye, laddie." London, UK
    my friend Bailey is probably the smartest person i know (not that id tell her that ;)), but when it comes to common sense shes thick as shit:rolleyes:
  • The Cabl3 GuyThe Cabl3 Guy Elite Ranger
    Same here common sense is uncommon for me. Women touch my penis & I don't know whats goin on.
  • Data CrystalData Crystal Pencil Artist
    In the legendary words of Ibrahim the "Why-such-a-strong-arsehole-has-to-ride-a-Thorn?!": [i]Intelligence is a gift but wisdom is earned.[/i]

    There are people who are amazingly smart but don't know how to boil an egg and then there are people that can drive a forklift with a blindfold on or take a car apart and put it back together before the smart guy can boil the egg, but they might not be too bright to begin with. This doesn't mean that they wouldn't be streetsmart or wise. Usually on the contrary.

    It's a bit complex of a question. My opinion is that whether someone is smart or wise depends on the situation, the person's reaction to the situation or the problem and even then the answer is a wholly subjective result.

    Intelligence is good to have but without wisdom, you're just a smart doormat.

    To answer the topic-question short? I'd say that it's the ability to understand situations, look ahead and prepare for them. Not react to something, but prepare for it. Usually it's the people that think of the necessary things that have to be done (in situations of theory and practice) before or at the same time as you do that you think are smart.

    We all like to think we're smart, don't we? We might not admit it, but hey, we all think we've got it right, don't we? ;)
  • The Cabl3 GuyThe Cabl3 Guy Elite Ranger
    planning over reacting? But you really can't prepare for everything it helps but well it never comes out the way it is in your head.
  • ArethusaArethusa Universal Cathode
    He's not talking about having a plan for everything. Any fool can do that with enough time. In terms of real life and dealing with real problems, he's talking about adaptability. Some people can, some people can't; whether you feel this is an innate ability or something learned is up to you.

    Also, really have to say I take issue with intelligence and wisdom being set up as a dichotomy. Each reflects on the other, or at least should— at least, that is, to the extent that either can be compartmentalized and defined, which is, to say, not very much.
  • croxiscroxis I am the walrus
    If psychologest are still fighting over how to model intelligence, then I think this conversation wont have any useful products ;)
  • ArikArik Galen's Apprentice
    I'm assuming when you say "smart", you mean "intelligent". The danger here is that any serious discussion of intelligence usually leads us into unproven/cutting edge areas of various fields of study (philosophy, math, physics, computing, psychology) and the things get bogged down by the fact that no one really knows for sure.

    First, a dictionary definition...

    1. The capacity to acquire and apply knowledge.
    2. The faculty of thought and reason.
    3. Superior powers of mind. See synonyms at mind.

    As you see, the definition of intelligence is very open-ended, and therefore cannot be narrowed down to a single meaning. To attempt to do so would be a gross over-simplification.

    Definition of #1 leads us into information theory and ultimately to cutting edge mathematics/physics/computing I would imagine.
    Definition of #2 ties into self-awareness and philosophy.
    Definition #3 feels like an attempt to quantify and `rank' people's success in definitions #1 and #2 (since the power of mind in this context is self-awareness and information acquisition and processing)

    Ultimately, I feel that intelligence is irrelevant - a person is measured by deeds, not thoughts. And while having a higher IQ (whatever that means) doesn't necessarily hurt, it's also important (generally speaking) to be a balanced, well-rounded human being with the a good enough sense of timing to know when to act, enough courage / conviction to follow through.

    Otherwise, you could be the most intelligent person in the world but no one else would ever know - which gets us back to philosophy I suppose.
  • croxiscroxis I am the walrus
    IQ = Shit and should be removed from existance
  • JackNJackN <font color=#99FF99>Lightwave Alien</font>
    I prefer to remain silent and thought a fool...

    ;)
  • The Cabl3 GuyThe Cabl3 Guy Elite Ranger
    Well obviously im not smart. Some guy from a thing I sold a month ago via ebay filed a complaint against me. I didnt have any of the old information such as receipt or tracking numbers. Fortunately after calling paypal 4 times they gave me this guys number. I call him and guess what!

    ITS JOSH WEGLARZ IM A LOAN OFFICE FOR A BANK & I HAVE BEAMER MY LICENSE PLATE SAYS TRUTH2SELL! IM A SCAMMER!

    Finally last call I made to paypal they lifted the limitation. This GUY HAD THE NERVE TO TELL ME IT WAS A SCAM!

    Im paranoid they might take any funds out If I deposit in there now. Goes to show keep all your paperwork.

    ALL OF IT...
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