>Surely you can't be oblivious to the obvious? If Palin's IQ is 110 I would be surprised. Obama's probably 140+
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>And what does that have to do with the price of eggs? Is there some proof that IQ tests are an accurate measure of intelligence? After all, these tests are subjective - not exactly the same thing as the results of a blood test <g>.
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One of the most memorable presentations I ever attended was at a computer conference, although it didn't have much at all to do with computers. The presenter's main point was that there are many components of intelligence and IQ tests measure only one of them, analytical intelligence. These people tend to have IQs and get good or great grades in school. I don't remember the precise definition of the other types but will put them under the umbrella of emotional intelligence -- imagination, understanding of others, understanding of yourself, understanding of nuance, that kind of thing. A good case can be made that in many if not most endeavors they are at least as important, if not more so, than analytical ability.

Which is a way of saying I agree with you that grades, degrees, and the like are not perfect predictors of overall ability or of success. Especially when you put traits like drive and perseverance into the mix.