From: J. R. Molloy (jr@shasta.com)
Date: Fri Aug 24 2001 - 21:10:34 MDT
From: "Harvey Newstrom" <mail@HarveyNewstrom.com>
> problem with IQ tests is that taking the same test repeatedly gives
> radically different scores from day to day. The tests don't even predict
> future scores within a 10% error of margin. If anyone wants to pass an IQ
> test, just try again or try a different one.
Well, "radically" different scores is a bit of an overstatement. But you're
right, persistence is an important part of IQ, and those who persist in trying
to solve a problem (an important element of intelligence), are more likely to
succeed.
Stay hungry,
--J. R.
Useless hypotheses, etc.:
consciousness, phlogiston, philosophy, vitalism, mind, free will, qualia,
analog computing, cultural relativism, GAC, Cyc, Eliza, cryonics, individual
uniqueness, ego
Everything that can happen has already happened, not just once,
but an infinite number of times, and will continue to do so forever.
(Everything that can happen = more than anyone can imagine.)
We won't move into a better future until we debunk religiosity, the most
regressive force now operating in society.
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