Far too many people (to ape the topic) "speak from a position of privilege" about intellect.
Saying "they have a 2-digit IQ" is tantamount to saying someone is clinically retarded in many circles... But ~50% of the population has a 2-digit IQ. It is averaged on 100, as a function. Considering the above-mean-intelligence tend to be insular or extremely successful, compared to the below-mean-intelligence, chances are the majority of people you encounter on the street, in public areas, etc, are 2-digit-IQ unless you live in a particularly intelligent spot.
EDIT: But if you're selecting for a social group, even an online social group, chances are you'll long-term lean towards one of similar intelligence to your own (either shifting communities, or raising/lowering your own thinking to match theirs). So in a way, complimenting others here on their smarts is a bit of self-bolstering.
Far too many people (to ape the topic) "speak from a position of privilege" about intellect.
Saying "they have a 2-digit IQ" is tantamount to saying someone is clinically retarded in many circles... But ~50% of the population has a 2-digit IQ. It is averaged on 100, as a function. Considering the above-mean-intelligence tend to be insular or extremely successful, compared to the below-mean-intelligence, chances are the majority of people you encounter on the street, in public areas, etc, are 2-digit-IQ unless you live in a particularly intelligent spot.
EDIT: But if you're selecting for a social group, even an online social group, chances are you'll long-term lean towards one of similar intelligence to your own (either shifting communities, or raising/lowering your own thinking to match theirs). So in a way, complimenting others her on their smarts is a bit of self-bolstering.
Far too many people (to ape the topic) "speak from a position of privilege" about intellect.
Saying "they have a 2-digit IQ" is tantamount to saying someone is clinically retarded in many circles... But ~50% of the population has a 2-digit IQ. It is averaged on 100, as a function. Considering the above-mean-intelligence tend to be insular or extremely successful, compared to the below-mean-intelligence, chances are the majority of people you encounter on the street, in public areas, etc, are 2-digit-IQ unless you live in a particularly intelligent spot.