Are some people naturally smart at math?

Research from Johns Hopkins University suggests that some people are naturally good at math, whereas others may never be. For those who can count very well, there is something vaguely infuriating about doing business with (or even living with) people who can't count past three.

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2023-12-22 06:17:52

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Is poker for smart people?
The core concepts and fundamentals of poker must be learned, but that can be done by a wide range of intellects. Beyond that, it's less about being smart and mostly about repetition and recognizing patterns in your opponents.
2023-12-07 03:28:11

Are smart people more anxious?
Research has shown that there is a high correlation between being intelligent and socially anxious. The higher your IQ, the higher the chance your social apprehension is higher than usual. Of course, that doesn't mean that your social anxiety should be classified as a disorder.
2023-10-20 12:53:06

Do smart people play chess?
You don't have to be of significantly high intelligence to "play" chess but obviously, if you're looking to advance into the 2200+ club, possessing less than a 120 IQ would probably begin to pose you serious, serious challenges. A lot of these GM's are floating in the 130-160 range, like that or not.
2023-09-26 14:27:02

Do smart people play chess better?
Not even close. You don't have to be of significantly high intelligence to "play" chess but obviously, if you're looking to advance into the 2200+ club, possessing less than a 120 IQ would probably begin to pose you serious, serious challenges. A lot of these GM's are floating in the 130-160 range, like that or not.
2023-09-07 08:31:28

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