Interesting....
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Quite on point but then being an atheist doesn't make anyone's IQ higher. It just says that people with higher IQ are more keen to become atheists and that's probably true.
Also, there are studies proving that people with higher IQ don't smoke as often, don't drink as often and don't go on dates as often.
Also, there are studies proving that people with higher IQ don't smoke as often, don't drink as often and don't go on dates as often.
It points out the difference in IQ is not too immense; so it shouldn't be an excuse to stereotype or whatever. It's sad that they had to point that out though, people would probably look at this study and claim some sort of social Darwinist superiority.
Personally, I always felt that the IQ system is a bit too vague and not fully accurate. Research has discovered that individual IQ is not constant; but varies with age, health and other factors. Not to mention, someone may be horrible at logical mathematics, but a musical genius. It's quite relative. So, I always felt IQ Test should be taken with a grain of salt.
What I liked about the study is how they relate things like Liberalism and Atheism to evolution. It's an interesting way of looking at society through the ages in general, and makes you wonder what kind of social/political concepts will be around 100-200 years from now.
Personally, I always felt that the IQ system is a bit too vague and not fully accurate. Research has discovered that individual IQ is not constant; but varies with age, health and other factors. Not to mention, someone may be horrible at logical mathematics, but a musical genius. It's quite relative. So, I always felt IQ Test should be taken with a grain of salt.
What I liked about the study is how they relate things like Liberalism and Atheism to evolution. It's an interesting way of looking at society through the ages in general, and makes you wonder what kind of social/political concepts will be around 100-200 years from now.
Yeah I just thought that the article was wrote in a way making people think that these things are all firmly tied with intelligence.
Also, I think this happens not because intelligent people constantly question everything. People who are stupid tend to question everything probably as often but they can't comprehend the results. It's a personality trait.
I remember reading a great book about "brain mathematics" (not sure about its English title). The difference is in how brain operates in your subconsciousness. With intelligent people it operates on more accurate data (knowledge) using more accurate formulas (intelligence) allowing to generate more accurate impulses. That's why there are different outcomes from decisions made by smart people and stupid people - their brains tell them different things. Obviously people who don't really understand our world will be more keen to become religious. That's because our brains always tend to select an option that could save us from the worst possible outcome (sort of like in game theory) and that's why it's better for them to pick being religious and protect themselves from hell or whatever. They are usually either "too religious" or not truly religious because they can't really understand religion in a healthy way either.
Also, people who are smarter tend to subconsciously put statistics (like chances of something to happen) more often in consideration.
Also, I think this happens not because intelligent people constantly question everything. People who are stupid tend to question everything probably as often but they can't comprehend the results. It's a personality trait.
I remember reading a great book about "brain mathematics" (not sure about its English title). The difference is in how brain operates in your subconsciousness. With intelligent people it operates on more accurate data (knowledge) using more accurate formulas (intelligence) allowing to generate more accurate impulses. That's why there are different outcomes from decisions made by smart people and stupid people - their brains tell them different things. Obviously people who don't really understand our world will be more keen to become religious. That's because our brains always tend to select an option that could save us from the worst possible outcome (sort of like in game theory) and that's why it's better for them to pick being religious and protect themselves from hell or whatever. They are usually either "too religious" or not truly religious because they can't really understand religion in a healthy way either.
Also, people who are smarter tend to subconsciously put statistics (like chances of something to happen) more often in consideration.
Seeking further knowledge - sure.
Personally all the people that question everything and drill a subject I know are those who are the most stupid and can't comprehend basic information.
I think we also have some examples on this board
Personally all the people that question everything and drill a subject I know are those who are the most stupid and can't comprehend basic information.
I think we also have some examples on this board
just a thought;
i dont see why it's difficult for some people to be open to the idea that there may possibly be something that is beyond our comprehension.
I don't necessarily believe in God as prescribed by the bible.. but I am open to the idea that there is something out there - and that, just because it can't be proven by our modern methods of science, doesn't retract from the possibility of it existing.
The arrogance displayed by humans in their "we know everything there is to know about everything" mentality pisses me off. get over yourselves and accept the idea that MAYBE, just maybe, there is something which we don't see (yet).
i dont see why it's difficult for some people to be open to the idea that there may possibly be something that is beyond our comprehension.
I don't necessarily believe in God as prescribed by the bible.. but I am open to the idea that there is something out there - and that, just because it can't be proven by our modern methods of science, doesn't retract from the possibility of it existing.
The arrogance displayed by humans in their "we know everything there is to know about everything" mentality pisses me off. get over yourselves and accept the idea that MAYBE, just maybe, there is something which we don't see (yet).
There are many things that we don't see and don't yet understand and can't yet prove, but they all will be proven and understood in the future. They are still scientific things that intelligent human brains will be able to comprehend.
That has nothing to do with a disbelief in some mystical, all-knowing "creator" which becomes a more and more laughable concept with each new scientific discovery.
That has nothing to do with a disbelief in some mystical, all-knowing "creator" which becomes a more and more laughable concept with each new scientific discovery.
the data should not be used to stereotype or make assumptions about people, experts say.
I think highly intelligent people (you know who I mean, big word types) are more likely to not believe in God because its a simplistic explanation:
They get bored. I think its investigating how something works, finding answers, questioning then deciding on an opinion. Although this is a generalisation, there are religious scientists.
I think highly intelligent people (you know who I mean, big word types) are more likely to not believe in God because its a simplistic explanation:
They get bored. I think its investigating how something works, finding answers, questioning then deciding on an opinion. Although this is a generalisation, there are religious scientists.
