intelligence
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This Might Be the Best Way to Stop Falling for Bullshit
Have you ever been baffled by how someone can believe a conspiracy theory that obviously doesn’t hold together? Well, flip that around for a second and think about yourself: Do you really understand all the things that you have strong opinions or beliefs about? Chances are, you don’t. This is the “illusion of explanatory depth.”…
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Eight Signs That You’re Smarter Than The Average Person [Infographic]
22If you really want to find out how smart you are, try taking the Mensa IQ test. (Anything over 109 is considered above average, while less than 90 means you probably don’t read Lifehacker.) In the meantime, here are eight behaviours and attributes that are often found in highly intelligent people. How many boxes did…
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Master These 7 Grammar Tips To Instantly Sound Smarter
Poor writing can make others think you aren’t intelligent. I’m the executive editor of a magazine and know firsthand how grammar can change the meaning of a sentence. Don’t get caught up in miscommunication. Master these simple tips.
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Wisdom Is Just Thinking Before You Act
Heraclitus of Ephesus was a Greek philosopher sometimes known as “The Obscure” or the “Weeping Philosopher” who lived from around 535 BC to 475 BC. He suggests that wisdom is easier to achieve than you may think…