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University Educated or plain common sense!

What's your IQ?

How sensible are you?

Did you go to university?

Are you filled with common sense?

Intelligence is a variable, insofar as to where or how you acquire it? Seeing great value in intelligence is crucial, in my view.

I like intelligent people who think rather than get dragged along by the mob!
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dubkebab · 51-55, M
I ain't been measured on the IQ scale,nor am I overly interested in what checks in boxes might convey about my perceived level of intelligence.Fireman Mike said once that I was 'smarter than the average bear' and that guy is a hero to many and teller of truths,so therefore I'm not one to doubt his wisdom.
My years at an exclusive experimental college led to the realization that I could save my parents a bundle of money and still pursue my interests in higher education by dropping out and being a pretend student,with the extra bonus of a master key that Natty Nat gave me which permitted all hours access to the library,radio station and design center. I was to further my research at several other university campuses as a prospective student,occasional volunteer,class auditor,and bullshit artiste on the art opening wine and cheese circuit- just without keys to the joint.
I am curious about common sense.I can build you a house from the ground up,make an excellent meal,discuss the minutiae of any period of Jamaican music at great length,design the sound for your next theatrical production- yet still struggle with basic math and many of the givens of what constitutes being a successful or productive member of society.Akin to a 'caveman in a rocketship' to quote one noted and misunderstood 20th century visionary.
Intelligence is variable and subjective.Experience and humility are greater teachers than any book,guru or established institution in my opinion.

~thanks for asking