Date: 22/02/2019 16:49:55
From: Kothos
ID: 1350389
Subject: IQ doesn't correlate with Wisdom

So it turns out (probably not too surprisingly) that while high IQ correlates with strength at certain types of academic problem solving ability, it doesn’t correlate with things like ability to assess risks or weigh up conflicting evidence.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24132180-100-how-to-upgrade-your-thinking-and-avoid-traps-that-make-you-look-stupid/ (paywal)

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Date: 22/02/2019 16:50:58
From: roughbarked
ID: 1350390
Subject: re: IQ doesn't correlate with Wisdom

Kothos said:

So it turns out (probably not too surprisingly) that while high IQ correlates with strength at certain types of academic problem solving ability, it doesn’t correlate with things like ability to assess risks or weigh up conflicting evidence.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24132180-100-how-to-upgrade-your-thinking-and-avoid-traps-that-make-you-look-stupid/ (paywal)

One would probably need to do this… https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2019-02-19/mindfulness-changes-neuroscience-brain-imaging-meditation/10811320

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Date: 22/02/2019 19:01:57
From: mollwollfumble
ID: 1350488
Subject: re: IQ doesn't correlate with Wisdom

I should hope not. IQ peaks in late teens. Wisdom peaks after 60 years of age.

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Date: 22/02/2019 19:02:33
From: roughbarked
ID: 1350490
Subject: re: IQ doesn't correlate with Wisdom

mollwollfumble said:


I should hope not. IQ peaks in late teens. Wisdom peaks after 60 years of age.

So I could be getting wise about now?

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Date: 23/02/2019 11:25:44
From: mollwollfumble
ID: 1350777
Subject: re: IQ doesn't correlate with Wisdom

roughbarked said:


mollwollfumble said:

I should hope not. IQ peaks in late teens. Wisdom peaks after 60 years of age.

So I could be getting wise about now?

You are wise. I’ve noticed.

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Date: 23/02/2019 11:28:44
From: roughbarked
ID: 1350779
Subject: re: IQ doesn't correlate with Wisdom

mollwollfumble said:


roughbarked said:

mollwollfumble said:

I should hope not. IQ peaks in late teens. Wisdom peaks after 60 years of age.

So I could be getting wise about now?

You are wise. I’ve noticed.

Well, I am past 60.

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Date: 23/02/2019 11:42:54
From: ChrispenEvan
ID: 1350801
Subject: re: IQ doesn't correlate with Wisdom

roughbarked said:


Kothos said:

So it turns out (probably not too surprisingly) that while high IQ correlates with strength at certain types of academic problem solving ability, it doesn’t correlate with things like ability to assess risks or weigh up conflicting evidence.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24132180-100-how-to-upgrade-your-thinking-and-avoid-traps-that-make-you-look-stupid/ (paywal)

One would probably need to do this… https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2019-02-19/mindfulness-changes-neuroscience-brain-imaging-meditation/10811320

Hmmmmm doesn’t actually tell you what mindfulness is.

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Date: 23/02/2019 11:44:35
From: roughbarked
ID: 1350804
Subject: re: IQ doesn't correlate with Wisdom

ChrispenEvan said:


roughbarked said:

Kothos said:

So it turns out (probably not too surprisingly) that while high IQ correlates with strength at certain types of academic problem solving ability, it doesn’t correlate with things like ability to assess risks or weigh up conflicting evidence.

https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24132180-100-how-to-upgrade-your-thinking-and-avoid-traps-that-make-you-look-stupid/ (paywal)

One would probably need to do this… https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2019-02-19/mindfulness-changes-neuroscience-brain-imaging-meditation/10811320

Hmmmmm doesn’t actually tell you what mindfulness is.

You noticed that as well?

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