Posted by Lindenblüte on October 23, 2006, at 15:00:21
In reply to the big words.... » Lindenblüte, posted by karen_kay on October 23, 2006, at 13:36:51
Hmm. I don't think I'm a genius. I don't like to be thought of as a genius either. I think of myself as having expert knowledge of a few topics. But there's no reason why anybody else couldn't learn to be an expert in those topics, given the same time and effort that I put in to gain expertise.
IQ tests are kinda dumb, aren't they? I'm sorry that MENSA didn't come bustin' down your front door, but really- I've asked myself how belonging to this society would enrich my life. I think that babble provides plenty of intellectual stimulation. I wonder what kind of people would join MENSA. Are there yearly dues? Are there cookies at the meetings? Are there people there who might be trying to meet another IQ scorer to maximize the chances of creating the super-baby?
Whatever. IQ is SOOOOO overrated, in my opinion. I think the ability to have an interesting conversation is much more apropos to one's success and happiness.
story-telling, on the other hand-- now this is a talent which I admire greatly.
I worship at your precious feet, karen kay. I will not, however, submit to carrying you around the states of Indiana and Montana. 2 reasons. 1) I like to walk alone. 2) I like to walk in my own neighborhoods.
I'm sure you're delightful company, but what about the other porters of her majesty of the tender feet?
-Li
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