RE: computer history stories - Now: Age discrimination?

Mmmmm...beer....
I think your sort of bringing up that whole nature nurture issue, good lord that's a tough one. I would tend to agree that a person could have a high IQ, or a high ability to learn, but if they are not in an environment that promotes learning then they may not fullfill their abilities. On the other hand, someone in an environement that doesn't promote learning could still take upon themselves to educate themselves. (and don't knock any spelling errors, I am well aware of the fact that I can't spell!)
KK

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Walt
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2001 11:00 AM
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I thought IQ was related to the culture one grows up in, not something you're born with.

In other words, if you're white and raised in a middle/upper-class environment your chance at doing well on an IQ test are orders of magnitude greater than for other people.

I, of course, did very well on an IQ test when I was a teenager. Then I discovered beer and, well, things have gone, um, a bit downhill since then.

--Walt Weaver
  Bozeman, Montana, USA

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Sent: Monday, August 06, 2001 1:49 PM
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Yes, people are "born" with IQ, not smarts.

I also believe you can alter your IQ slightly.

>From what I understand (which may be wrong) is IQ is simply how many gallon
tank you were blessed with.
It does not measure how much you filled this tank.

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