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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
2 days ago

The Town by The Cross

What is it ?

Do you have it ?

Where did you get it ?

What do you do with it ?

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ?

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By *eroLondonMan
2 days ago

Covent Garden

Grånny, if the women who wish to indulge with me have more than 3½ brain cells, then that's intelligent enough for me. ❤️

That doesn't really answer your question but it's all I can muster on a chilly willy Friday. ❄️

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By *oo..Woman
2 days ago

Boo's World

What is it ?

Mental Ability

Do you have it ?

Some days

Where did you get it ?

From my mum and dad

What do you do with it ?

Sometimes a lot of things , sometimes not much 🤣

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ?

Always larger

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
2 days ago

The Town by The Cross

Seems like an intelligent move - goal dependent of course

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
2 days ago

The Town by The Cross

"What is it ?

Mental Ability

Do you have it ?

Some days

Where did you get it ?

From my mum and dad

What do you do with it ?

Sometimes a lot of things , sometimes not much 🤣

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ?

Always larger

If I use my intelligence to vilify the innocent and take what is theirs to increase my wealth and reduce their threat to me ....... does my intelligence increase ?

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By *enk15Man
2 days ago

Evesham

Intelligence is knowing the right answer. Wisdom is knowing when to keep your mouth shut.

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By *oo..Woman
2 days ago

Boo's World

"What is it ?

Mental Ability

Do you have it ?

Some days

Where did you get it ?

From my mum and dad

What do you do with it ?

Sometimes a lot of things , sometimes not much 🤣

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ?

Always larger

If I use my intelligence to vilify the innocent and take what is theirs to increase my wealth and reduce their threat to me ....... does my intelligence increase ?"

That sounds more like when someone marries a really really old person to inherit their wealth 🤣

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
2 days ago

The Town by The Cross

"Intelligence is knowing the right answer. Wisdom is knowing when to keep your mouth shut."

If I tell you 2 plus 2 is 4 that makes me intelligent but because i've told you that makes me not wise ?

Hmmmmmm what if I know where your wallet is and you are looking for it. What then?

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By *ickyKlungespeareMan
2 days ago

St Leonards

"Intelligence is knowing the right answer. Wisdom is knowing when to keep your mouth shut."

I'm sure a tomato was supposed to appear somewhere in there.

Where's my tomato?

My wisdom demands....oh balls!

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By *emorefridaCouple
2 days ago

La la land

What I think intelligence is is going to be different to what others think it is.

But in general I think it's mental flexibility. And what I mean by that is the ability to take knowledge you've learnt and adapt it to various situations.

How did I learn it? Growing up on a farm and having to make snap decisions from a young age.

How does it manifest in my daily life? Constantly in my work place, where I do things nobody else has ever done on a regular basis.

Couldn't remember the rest of the questions but hopefully, I got the gist of it.

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By *enk15Man
2 days ago

Evesham

"Intelligence is knowing the right answer. Wisdom is knowing when to keep your mouth shut.

If I tell you 2 plus 2 is 4 that makes me intelligent but because i've told you that makes me not wise ?

Hmmmmmm what if I know where your wallet is and you are looking for it. What then?"

Ermm... no. The key word is "When"

The wallet depends. If we are out for dinner and I am paying, it's wise for you to tell me where it is.

If you know I am planning on poisoning your drink and my wallet is where I store the posion, it's probably not wise to tell me.

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By *r John WickMan
2 days ago

The Continental

What is it ? Just using big words innit.

Do you have it ? Possibly, but probably not

Where did you get it ? Dunno

What do you do with it ? Occasionally have great ideas while I’m having a poo.

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ? I’ll let you know when I’ve asked AI about it.

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By *ickyKlungespeareMan
2 days ago

St Leonards

"What is it ? Just using big words innit.

Do you have it ? Possibly, but probably not

Where did you get it ? Dunno

What do you do with it ? Occasionally have great ideas while I’m having a poo.

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ? I’ll let you know when I’ve asked AI about it.

I've got this!

John will poo out the tomato!

I have ascended.

Namaste 🙏🏼

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By *oomlMan
2 days ago

Fareham

One thing I have learned many times is that intelligence and common sense do not necessarily go together.

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
2 days ago

Ends

It’s when you can recite Ain’t no black in the Union Jack by Paul Gilroy word for word from cover to cover.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
2 days ago

The Town by The Cross

"Intelligence is knowing the right answer. Wisdom is knowing when to keep your mouth shut.

I'm sure a tomato was supposed to appear somewhere in there.

Where's my tomato?

My wisdom demands....oh balls!"

Ahhhhhhh Nicholas, the old fruit salad dilemma for veritable vegetables

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
2 days ago

The Town by The Cross

"It’s when you can recite Ain’t no black in the Union Jack by Paul Gilroy word for word from cover to cover.

If I divulge the 4th word of the 1st line of chapter one from the quote by C.L.R James is 'subsidiary' will that do ?

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
2 days ago

The Town by The Cross

"One thing I have learned many times is that intelligence and common sense do not necessarily go together. "

What is your understanding of 'common sense' ?

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By *antastic_Mr_Fox_76Man
2 days ago

District 13

"What is it ?

I’m not sure tbf.

Do you have it ?

Yup I think so.

Where did you get it ?

I got it from learning from mistakes.

What do you do with it ?

Annoy people.

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ?

Slightly larger.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
2 days ago

The Town by The Cross

"What is it ? Just using big words innit.

Like - "floccinaucinihilipilification"

Do you have it ? Possibly, but probably not

You seem to know the difference between a possibility and a probability and that neither are certain but uhmmmmmm doesn't that make you intelligent ?

Where did you get it ? Dunno

Have you ever thought about it ?

What do you do with it ? Occasionally have great ideas while I’m having a poo.

Like...... I should really buy some toilet paper ?

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ? I’ll let you know when I’ve asked AI about it.

Ahhhhhhhhh A I....... As If

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By *oomlMan
2 days ago

Fareham

"One thing I have learned many times is that intelligence and common sense do not necessarily go together.

What is your understanding of 'common sense' ?"

Defined in the dictionary as the ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions. I think that sums it up for me. There are plenty of intelligent people who seem to lack that ability.

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By *he AmbassadorMan
2 days ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

Intelligence is knowing a Tomato is a fruit.

Smarts is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.

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By *illy IdolMan
2 days ago

Midlands

Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid.

The dictionary sums up intelligence pretty well - The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

I have some. If you use the same knowledge over and over I'm not sure how much it grows. The most intelligent people seem to be constantly challenging themselves.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
2 days ago

The Town by The Cross

"One thing I have learned many times is that intelligence and common sense do not necessarily go together.

What is your understanding of 'common sense' ?

I agree with the dictionary definition but it is morefFully defined and often preceded by , 'Common sense is "knowledge, judgement, and taste which is more or less universal and which is held more or less without reflection or argument".

And when described as above is something i'd rather not possess

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By *emorefridaCouple
2 days ago

La la land

"One thing I have learned many times is that intelligence and common sense do not necessarily go together.

What is your understanding of 'common sense' ?

But say a surgeon for example" has the ability to think and behave in a reasonable way and to make good decisions" which is kind of handy whilst he's performing heart surgery. But may be useless at sorting out his finances and sorting out how he's going to the grocery shop. Does that mean he lacks common sense? Or that you may not be able to perform open heart surgery mean that you don't?

Doesn't what common sense is vary from person to person? What is common to some is not to others.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
2 days ago

The Town by The Cross

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid.

The dictionary sums up intelligence pretty well - The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

I have some. If you use the same knowledge over and over I'm not sure how much it grows. The most intelligent people seem to be constantly challenging themselves."

Yes. They seldom stagnate and remain creative - which for me is necessary for genius but i'm not sure that intelligence and genius are one and the same....... ( i'm fairly sure they are not )

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By *illy IdolMan
2 days ago

Midlands

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid.

The dictionary sums up intelligence pretty well - The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

I have some. If you use the same knowledge over and over I'm not sure how much it grows. The most intelligent people seem to be constantly challenging themselves.

Yes. They seldom stagnate and remain creative - which for me is necessary for genius but i'm not sure that intelligence and genius are one and the same....... ( i'm fairly sure they are not ) "

And geniuses always tend to be a bit odd like Nicky

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By *ickyKlungespeareMan
2 days ago

St Leonards

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid.

The dictionary sums up intelligence pretty well - The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

I have some. If you use the same knowledge over and over I'm not sure how much it grows. The most intelligent people seem to be constantly challenging themselves.

Yes. They seldom stagnate and remain creative - which for me is necessary for genius but i'm not sure that intelligence and genius are one and the same....... ( i'm fairly sure they are not )

And geniuses always tend to be way out fucking howling at the moon nutjob dickwads like Nicky"

I'd wager some truth appears in this wisdom.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
2 days ago

The Town by The Cross

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid.

The dictionary sums up intelligence pretty well - The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

I have some. If you use the same knowledge over and over I'm not sure how much it grows. The most intelligent people seem to be constantly challenging themselves.

Yes. They seldom stagnate and remain creative - which for me is necessary for genius but i'm not sure that intelligence and genius are one and the same....... ( i'm fairly sure they are not )

And geniuses always tend to be a bit odd like Nicky"

You and I have different perspectives it seems.

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By *illy IdolMan
2 days ago

Midlands

"Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live it's whole life believing that it is stupid.

The dictionary sums up intelligence pretty well - The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.

I have some. If you use the same knowledge over and over I'm not sure how much it grows. The most intelligent people seem to be constantly challenging themselves.

Yes. They seldom stagnate and remain creative - which for me is necessary for genius but i'm not sure that intelligence and genius are one and the same....... ( i'm fairly sure they are not )

And geniuses always tend to be way out fucking howling at the moon nutjob dickwads like Nicky

I'd wager some truth appears in this wisdom."

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By *teveAndHisMagicPicklenicMan
2 days ago

Ends

"It’s when you can recite Ain’t no black in the Union Jack by Paul Gilroy word for word from cover to cover.

If I divulge the 4th word of the 1st line of chapter one from the quote by C.L.R James is 'subsidiary' will that do ?"

No. If I ask to buy a house with Xbox points, will that work?

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By *ansoffateMan
2 days ago

Sagittarius A

The ability to process information; develop conceptual understanding and apply learning creatively to new circumstances. Mostly a genetic predisposition, nurtured and refined through interaction with the environment.

Sure I have a degree of intelligence. People mention geniuses, I've met a few and was sufficiently able to keep up with them, without them becoming overly frustrated by my presence. Even offer a few well received pearls they could assimilate; against the tidal wave of rejection. The experience taught me humility.

Not that mathematics is the only manifestation of intelligence, but it is perhaps one of the easiest to appreciate, in the way weight-lifting signifies strength. They can work from first principles and when you query them e.g. 'ahh you use lapace here?' they say things like: 'sure if that makes it easier for you', which generally speaking there's no arrogance behind at all, but many receive it negatively.

There's usually a pause moment, where they recognise they've commited that horrendous social faux Pas again; I'd wryly smile at them and they'd say: 'would you like me to show you?' and if I get it they'd say: 'can I run something by you, I've been working on - I'd appreciate your thoughts on it.'

That's how I've acquired much of my learning, engaging with people collaboratively. I've been doing that, in various fields, for nearly 30 years now. How intelligent I am really doesn't seem all that important to me anymore. I just following my interests and with the exception of a few loose screws and rattling parts, my brain remains a relatively useful tool in that process.

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By *ickyKlungespeareMan
2 days ago

St Leonards

I like Hans lots 🤗💙👍👏.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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2 days ago

East Sussex

"What is it ?

Do you have it ?

Where did you get it ?

What do you do with it ?

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ?

I don't know what it is.

I have more than some and less than many

I didn't get it, it was just there

I use it to live

If you use it a lot wisely it get bigger. It never gets smaller it's always there like a little shining diamond

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
2 days ago

Reading

Mine was wrecked by menopause

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By *ell GwynnWoman
2 days ago

North Yorkshire

"It never gets smaller it's always there like a little shining diamond"

I feel like mine went into hibernation when I had babies, and never quite emerged fully again

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By *isfits behaving badlyCouple
2 days ago

Coventry

I find the best thing is to just meet people in the real world. You soon get a more reliable measure for intellect.

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By *iker JackMan
2 days ago

Wolverhampton

Define intelligence?

A masters degree or a doctorate?

Or someone who knows random things that I don’t?

It’s, for me, a too broad brush question. I like people who have an interest in something, like a passion or a desire

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod
2 days ago

East Sussex

"It never gets smaller it's always there like a little shining diamond

I feel like mine went into hibernation when I had babies, and never quite emerged fully again

It's still there I bet.

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By *xLusciouslyxxWoman
2 days ago

Not single and not meeting

What is it ? Two types of intelligence intellectual intelligence or IQ ... for some that is measured by academic qualifications but I think that it is often influenced by the opportunities someone has had ... a poor school and not being able to afford uni would prevent intelligent people achieving academically.

Then there is emotional intelligence .... completely separate to the other kind and more often is what influences success. It's self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills ... many people do not have all of those.

Do you have it ? Yes I do have both

Where did you get it ? Hard work, self work and some of it is natural

What do you do with it ? Day-to-day day relationships and I lead an organisation that makes a positive difference to people's lives.

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ? We should all keep on developing and growing and working on areas of ourselves we can improve.

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By *lue Eyed JokerMan
2 days ago

Always on the move

I think I'd prefer somebody with a high Emotional Intelligence than Intelligence Quotiant.

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By *ell GwynnWoman
2 days ago

North Yorkshire

"It never gets smaller it's always there like a little shining diamond

I feel like mine went into hibernation when I had babies, and never quite emerged fully again

It's still there I bet. "

Maybe. I like to think it's just waiting for the energy supply to be diverted back to it again.

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By *NormalMan01Man
2 days ago

Harrogate

There’s a big difference between intelligence and common sense.

In a school environment I was never seen as intelligent but in a working environment, I’m one of the most intelligent in my field.

Weird, innit?

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By *he ReturneeMan
2 days ago

Barnet

"What is it ?"

Artificial

"Do you have it ?"

On my PC

"Where did you get it ?"

Chat GPT

"What do you do with it ?"

Ask it questions

"If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ? "

It gets feisty.

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By *rHotNottsMan
2 days ago

Dubai & Nottingham

"What is it ?

Do you have it ?

Where did you get it ?

What do you do with it ?

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ?

I think it’s your learn-ability , how you can comprehend & process information and gain insights and apply to other areas, some are better than others.

I think I have some, plenty have a lot more than me

I think it comes from opportunity , environment & Practice. I think this is why literacy & education and privilege is important and the latter problematic - , it provides the skills to gain more intelligence

I use it to live my dream and make a positive impact on the planet.

I think the more you use it the more you acquire , it’s like muscles or sound investments

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By *ornucopiaMan
2 days ago

Bexley

"Intelligence is knowing a Tomato is a fruit.

Smarts is knowing not to put it in a fruit salad.

I'd say that the second example shows intelligence.

The first demonstrates knowledge.

You don't necessarily have to be intelligent to acquire knowledge but demonstrating knowledge can create the appearance of intelligence.

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By *ornucopiaMan
2 days ago

Bexley

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By *ornucopiaMan
2 days ago

Bexley

You have to be intelligent not to keep posting things twice!

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By *xLusciouslyxxWoman
2 days ago

Not single and not meeting

"I think I'd prefer somebody with a high Emotional Intelligence than Intelligence Quotiant. "

Totally agree.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
2 days ago

Central

Still trying to understand it. I use some of mine and abuse some of it too.

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By *ripfillMan
2 days ago

havant

What is it ? The ability to do intelligence tests successfully! To pass a pre determined percentile intelligently decided by others

Do you have it ? Yes … apparently judged by others

Where did you get it ? That’s an intelligent question …!

What do you do with it ? Create intelligence tests

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger?

Larger as the universe expands …

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By *porty_and_NaughtyCouple
2 days ago

Swansea

"What is it ?

Do you have it ?

Where did you get it ?

What do you do with it ?

If you use it a lot, does it get smaller or larger ?

It is the ability to create accurate mental models and use them to make accurate predictions in a wide variety of application's. This ability covers those IQ test "pick the next pattern in a sequence" as much as "if I do x, then that person is likely to have reaction y resulting in outcome z". Our brains work by creating models of everything from our physical surroundings to abstract ideas and using these models to predict outcomes. Some people can do this incredibly well in very specific areas but are useless in others, other people are able to model a far wider range of subjects but perhaps to a lesser level of accuracy.

Do I have it? Tests and feedback from others suggests yes, I am far more aware of the limits of my intelligence than it's extents.

Where do you get it? The usual mix of nature and nurture

What do you do with it - see above, create mental models and use them to predict outcomes.

If you use it ....Intelligence isn't a commodity you can use up or replace. I suspect it is more like a muscle, it can be trained and exercised to increase its "strength" or it can atrophy if not used.

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