Nah. I guess I'd be open to it, though.

I once knew a guy who allegedly scored ~150, which might have otherwise been even higher if he hadn't spent his adolescence doing hard drugs. Brilliant, troubled guy.

I met him during the first year of our astrophysics undergrad. He had joined as a mature student with basically no background in mathematics (having flunked school as a kid). Within a matter of weeks he'd caught up to us and was scoring top marks.

While I consider myself to be at least somewhat sharp, I was nowhere near this guy's league and was pretty jealous of him as a result. Chalk that one up to being an awkward, insecure young adult at the time. I am fortunate enough to work with many bright and talented in my day job, but that dude was probably the smartest guy I have ever, or likely will ever, meet.

I did it as a young child to gain entrance to a "gifted" program in school. I don't remember the result, but it was good enough to get in.

If I could increase it, I'd consider it, but I doubt this is possible. Besides, I have a gut feeling I know were i would land on the bell curve.

ASVAB SAT GMAT GRE Myers-Briggs

No IQ

I bought a test book and did a self-evaluation at 14 after I had all but flunked of middle school (I had a 1.3 GPA ... I'm not sure how they let me though actually). I knew I had trouble in school due to "misbehavior" but I was probably looking to prove I was smart and justify continued misbehavior.

The problem I have with IQ tests is many questions are about pattern finding and there is often more than one correct answer.

I'm used to problems being defined more precisely, and when I can think of more than one correct answer, but know only one is correct according to the author, I have to guess which one they had in mind, which I'm not good at.

IQ tests could be designed better, but that would require the use of formalisms, which most people are not familiar with, as everyday life doesn't expose to them.

Also, if you do a lot of IQ tests you can overfit for them and become an expert in solving them, without necessarily being that smart.

We were chatting about this in the lab the other day, and someone brought up how they have a 140. Then, we kind of discussed into how IQ tests all about spotting patterns.

It’s pretty wild when you think about it. Whether it’s in ideas, words, symbols, or even pictures, it’s all about picking out patterns from the mess around us. It’s funny because this person literally does multiple things at once. Really well. I’ve seen them. So ya, I just kind of thought 🤔 hmm keeps life interesting if you have a high IQ.

No benefit to knowing.

I just enjoy taking various kinds of assessments, whether its IQ or personality or whatever.

No and I’m not even sure I’m open to it. I feel like the pressure to get everything right will lead me to a weak ass score and I’ll feel like a complete clown 😂

Yes, some 15 years ago passed Mensa test ("passed" means you score at least 130 or something). It was more for a fun, challenged by workmates. Never bothered to register to Mensa high-IQ society afterwards.

IQ tests are for the weak.

i’ve tried a few of these intelligence and personality tests for fun, but can’t remember my scores

In 2009 I downloaded it from internet, spend a lot of time to answer and get 119. After that my lovely one decided quickly click on random answers and got the same results. This is what I know about IQ test

No I prefer EQ and street smarts!

What if the result is bad? 🤣

Yes. You can guess why if you know me. Hit ceiling on some categories. Would not recommend being overly bright on the fiat standard. Can be really hit or miss.

The midwits have a sort of racket and implicit, subconscious agreement that midwits get the money printer access all the way down. Basically, the fiat standard is socialism for midwits because they know they cannot compete honestly.

I'm not sure what brought this to my mind today but I hear people talk about IQ pretty often and I've never taken the test. I've taken personality and temperament tests and I'm always super aware of the potential for flaws and bias. I usually feel unsure about the results. I've thought a lot about intelligence over the years and come to the conclusion that much of this subject is highly subjective. It depends on your priorities. If you privatize math over social skills some will score low or high. I've heard that IQ tests have a sweet spot which aligns with success. Whatever success means. I guess making friends and money. To high or low and you will be a social outcast or struggle with simple tasks. Its weird.

I wouldn't be opposed to taking an IQ test but I doubt I'd go out of my way to take one. I feel like some here in the comments. My personality is more the type that doesn't care what some test says about me. I see more value in personality tests that offer tips to better communicate with others. As far as intelligence goes I'd rather measure myself against myself. I can do this by my productive output, and relationship. I guess I can see to value in IQ tests but not for myself.