Conversation with ‘Seneka’ on Interest in High-IQ Societies
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Journal: In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal
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Volume Numbering: 12
Issue Numbering: 3
Section: A
Theme Type: Idea
Theme Premise: “Outliers and Outsiders”
Theme Part: 31
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Individual Publication Date: August 8, 2024
Issue Publication Date: September 1, 2024
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Word Count: 807
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International Standard Serial Number (ISSN): 2369-6885
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Abstract
‘Seneka’ is someone who reached out with an interest in IQ tests, high-range tests, and high-IQ societies. He discusses: interest in high-IQ tests; interest in high-IQ societies; any IQ tests; high-range tests; general impression; favourite aspect; main set of hesitancies; skepticism; intellectual interests; tests; contribute to these communities; and final thoughts.
Keywords: alternative tests, challenging and fun, facilitated contacts, genetic load, impulsive solutions, intellectual interests, joining associations, skepticism.
Conversation with ‘Seneka’ on Interest in High-IQ Societies
Scott Douglas Jacobsen: So, thank you for reaching out. What is your interest in high-IQ tests?
Seneka: High-IQ tests are challenging and fun. Moreover, while assuming an IQ from a test may be debatable, it is not possible to argue that they do indeed assess an unusual way of thinking.
Jacobsen: What is your interest in high-IQ societies, generally?
Seneka: I really find it hard to have long conversations about irrelevant topics. That launched me into joining some of these societies, looking for relationships to learn from.
At first I was a little disappointed that there is not that much difference between inside and outside these associations.
But with a little searching you find true geniuses in various subjects in some of these societies.
Jacobsen: Have you taken any IQ tests before?
Seneka: This year I took several different intelligence tests. Generally, online IQ tests are not considered reliable, but nevertheless I took at least twenty of them and in all of them I got the maximum score given by each test.
I contacted Mensa, took a supervised matrix test and, if I am not mistaken, got at least 44 out of 45 items, if I was not lucky with one that I was not sure.
So far no test could give me a realistic approximation. I took a test supervised by a professional psychologist, the WAIS. The few items that did not score were for exceeding the time limit. Even so, the score was 157.
Jacobsen: How have you done on some of these alternative tests, high-range tests?
Seneka: Indeed. After this last test I came across some high range tests. Actually, with very good results. More than I expected and less than I know I could get. I am very impulsive and just after submitting my answers I found three other correct solutions. I prefer not to take those results as a reference, but they were pretty high.
Jacobsen: What is your general impression as an outsider to these communities with an interest in them?
Seneka: I have no idea. The reality is that in associations like Mensa, Intertel or Triple Nine are very good and there you can find all kinds of profiles and opportunities.
The higher ranking associations I have seen too few members and that discourages me a bit.
Jacobsen: What is your favourite aspect of considering joining them?
Seneka: I really don’t know if the benefit in these associations would be greater than in the more recognized ones. At this point I think joining these associations is more about ego than anything else.
Jacobsen: What is your main set of hesitancies?
Seneka: To damage some relations. Some people don’t understand intelligence is more about the way you think than about knowledge.
Pertenecer a esas asociaciones hace que algunos sean más exigentes y critiquen los errores. Pero todos cometemos errores.
Jacobsen: Where do you think skepticism is warranted?
Seneka: It’s not skepticism. I’ve always been what you might call a weirdo kid. I’ve been judged a lot for doing different things and people are willing to say: I knew it! I told you so!
Jacobsen: What are your current intellectual interests? Why those? When did they develop?
Seneka: I am very interested in neuroplasticity. I have been a hypnotist for many years and have found that strengths can be enhanced with hypnosis. Working memory, reasoning or processing speed.
Although I think that intelligence has a strong genetic load, I am fully convinced that it can be developed up to 30 or 40%.
Undoubtedly, I believe that more intelligent people, considering intelligence as the ability to solve problems, have more options available. That’s why I want to do more research on this.
Jacobsen: What tests would you like to take, but they look a little heftier and more difficult?
Seneka: Right now I don’t want to do any more tests. I have fun doing them, but then I regret having dedicated some valuable hours to it.
For me the most difficult ones are the verbal analogies, mainly because my native language is Spanish and they always need a deep understanding of English.
Jacobsen: What do you hope to contribute to these communities?
Seneka: If I can prove my hypothesis of increased intelligence and neuroplasticity, not only with “domestic” evidence but on a scientific level, you will have a lot of work to do.
Jacobsen: Any final thoughts today?
Seneka: We can conclude with three key points.
Partnerships are good for facilitating quality contacts.
Test results are not so important although, in my opinion, they give very good guidance.
Intelligence has a high genetic load, but it is also practiced. You can learn to think better or think in other ways.
Jacobsen: Thank you for the opportunity and your time Seneka.
Seneka: Thanks to you, it has been a pleasure talking to you Jacobsen.
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Citations
American Medical Association (AMA 11th Edition): Jacobsen S. Conversation with ‘Seneka’ on Interest in High-IQ Societies. August 2024; 12(3). http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/seneka
American Psychological Association (APA 7th Edition): Jacobsen, S. (2024, August 8). Conversation with ‘Seneka’ on Interest in High-IQ Societies. In-Sight Publishing. 12(3).
Brazilian National Standards (ABNT): JACOBSEN, S. Conversation with ‘Seneka’ on Interest in High-IQ Societies. In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal, Fort Langley, v. 12, n. 3, 2024.
Chicago/Turabian, Author-Date (17th Edition): Jacobsen, Scott. 2024. “Conversation with ‘Seneka’ on Interest in High-IQ Societies.” In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal 12, no. 3 (Summer). http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/seneka.
Chicago/Turabian, Notes & Bibliography (17th Edition): Jacobsen, S “Conversation with ‘Seneka’ on Interest in High-IQ Societies.” In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal 12, no. 3 (August 2024).http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/seneka.
Harvard: Jacobsen, S. (2024) ‘Conversation with ‘Seneka’ on Interest in High-IQ Societies’, In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal, 12(3). <http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/seneka>.
Harvard (Australian): Jacobsen, S 2024, ‘Conversation with ‘Seneka’ on Interest in High-IQ Societies’, In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal, vol. 12, no. 3, <http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/seneka>.
Modern Language Association (MLA, 9th Edition): Jacobsen, Scott. “Conversation with ‘Seneka’ on Interest in High-IQ Societies.” In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal, vo.12, no. 3, 2024, http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/seneka.
Vancouver/ICMJE: Scott J. Conversation with ‘Seneka’ on Interest in High-IQ Societies [Internet]. 2024 Aug; 12(3). Available from: http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/seneka.
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