Posted by SLS on June 26, 2005, at 19:37:50
In reply to Re: But wait ? How does this make sence? » SLS, posted by Jazzed on June 26, 2005, at 11:58:59
Hi Jazzy.
Thanks for the stroking. I needed that today.
> What DO you DO for a living?
Nothing at the moment. I am a college dropout (due to depression) who once worked as a fitness instructor and car salesman.
> Your posts are always so intelligent.
I just use big words. Don't let them fool you. :-)
> I would love to be intelligent.
One of the things that I have discovered in people is that we are all of roughly the same intelligence. The biggest differences lie in education - whether it be in school or in real life - and the exercising of the mind to sharpen its skills. I guarantee you that I could get you to understand anything that I can. It is just a matter of how smart I am to be able to offer an effective explanation. However, it helps to recognized that each of us has our strengths and weaknesses in different mental skills and aptitudes. Life would be less interesting if we were all basically mental clones.
> I missed the gene pool on this one.
I guess you already know how I feel about statements like that one. You haven't missed anything but the development a framework of education within which to understand the more detailed and complex ideas. I had some education in biology which allowed me to further educate myself using the literature that was available to me. You could do the same thing if you wanted to. It is just a matter of work and time, and perhaps some guidance. The critical question is, would you really want to. Probably not. You might be satisfied with learning only what is necessary to get yourself well. Anything else is esoteric.
I still need to use a dictionary.
- Scott
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