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nuxvomica

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8. My views align with Cipolla's definiton of intelligence

Reply to KY_EnviroGuy (Reply #7)

Mon Jul 5, 2021, 01:34 AM

Jul 2021

Which being that intelligent people are those who act to the benefit of others and themselves, of which former president Obama is a sterling example: he improved the lot of many in this country while making himself wealthy at the same time. Granted, a little bullshit can be used by such people for altruistic goals but mostly honesty, and thereby trustworthiness, is there common currency.

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Bullshit Ability as an Honest Signal of Intelligence [View all] Klaralven Jul 2021 OP

My goal in life... Hugin Jul 2021 #1

I'm about halfway through an excellent book on the subjuct: 5X Jul 2021 #2

That's interesting. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #3

People on the spectrum have a deficit in simulating the mental states of others. Klaralven Jul 2021 #4

Right. That is very much my son. PoindexterOglethorpe Jul 2021 #5

What does the study say about people who can detect the bullshitter's bullshit? smirkymonkey Jul 2021 #6

I agree with you, SM. The premise itself is bullshit, IMO. KY_EnviroGuy Jul 2021 #7

My views align with Cipolla's definiton of intelligence nuxvomica Jul 2021 #8