adventureseeker1971 · 51-55, M
Like most on this post, I think your upbringing has the most to do with your potential. This mixed a little with genetics as who's seen two rednecks come out with a genius (that's humor, not offense intended). Plus ambition, which I think is more on the genetic side, but can be taught and willed to see what what can do with there intelligence is another. I've seen very smart people, do absolutely nothing with there life.

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@adventureseeker1971 Yup... I think it's all in the mindset..
TheConstantGardener · 56-60, M
Some are, some achieve it and others have it thrust upon them.

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@TheConstantGardener great answer thanks
4meAndyou · F
If you look at IQ stats, it is very scary. Only 2% of the population have an IQ higher than 137. 6.7% of the population have an IQ between 120-129. 16.1% have an IQ that is high average, between 110 and 119, and then 50% of the total population have an IQ between 90 and 109. Approximately 25% of the population have an IQ between 70 and the high 80's, and these people are considered to be slow or delayed. If you look at these stats, there are only 8.7% of the world population who are very intelligent.
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@4meAndyou Yet 99% of all businesses that go BIG ... are evolved by people without college degrees
This is why companies no longer have R&D departments.
An ATT study discovered there is a high correlation between doctorate education and under performance with product development.
Thus, there is an entire industry that seeks out companies run by those dumb people ... so they can invest in their visions and sell to the mega corporate giants.
It is absolutely fascinating
This is why companies no longer have R&D departments.
An ATT study discovered there is a high correlation between doctorate education and under performance with product development.
Thus, there is an entire industry that seeks out companies run by those dumb people ... so they can invest in their visions and sell to the mega corporate giants.
It is absolutely fascinating
4meAndyou · F
@questionWeaver It sounds fascinating. It might lead one to speculate that our 2% are working in tandem with people who have a specific set of practical skills.
@4meAndyou interesting
Karmalives · 51-55, M
Unknowingly learning
Karmalives · 51-55, M
@SW-User I don't believe in *try* I either do it or I don't, the outcome gives me the answer

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@Karmalives Yes.. you're absolutely right. mindset is everything.
Karmalives · 51-55, M
@SW-User 😜
popmol · 26-30, M
some are.
popmol · 26-30, M
@SW-User we:l can't do anything about it.

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@popmol no we can't unfortunately ...they have to figure it out for themselves I suppose
popmol · 26-30, M
@SW-User ell its not the worst to be
FreeSpirit1 · F
Yes we are empty vessels
Only after 1988

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@questionWeaver Haha! this is second best answer. 😆
Karmalives · 51-55, M

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Sometimes it seems that way.

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@SW-User sho nuff does Mechie. Ugh
Arkansaskid · M
best question ever I'd like to know
PhoenixPhail · M
People are born geniuses and get trained out of it by fear-driven people around them.

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@PhoenixPhail that's a good possibility
jackson55 · M
Good question.
ozgirl512 · 31-35, F
I'm just going to quote Churchill... Some people are born stupid, others have stupidity thrust upon them!
He didn't really say that btw ;)
He didn't really say that btw ;)
PhoenixPhail · M
People are born geniuses. They just lose it a few moments later.
MartinTheFirst · 26-30, M
No, it's a decision they make.

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@MartinTheFirst yeah I agree with that
gemstone · F
it's the parents who are stupid so in turn begets stupid kids. Some do learn though. Those are the special ones.

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@gemstone yeah a lot is in the upbringing.. :/
AlmostAnAngel · 100+, F
I'm not sure I would say stupid...ignorant perhaps, but no they aren't born.

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@AlmostAnAngel yeah ignorance definitely

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I think they choose to be stupid 😒

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@SW-User yeah my thoughts too. 🙄

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@SW-User Lol

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@SW-User 😆
mljenkins · 51-55, F
People are born blank, they learn how to be stupid

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@mljenkins that makes sense.
bijouxbroussard · F
Stupid is as stupid does. Children learn as they go. Admittedly some have more learning potential than others.