New research published this week examining the IQ scores of men born between 1962 and 1991 has found that scores increased between 62 and 75, but have been dropping steadily since.
How does it feel to know that you probably have less brain power than the people who worked in finance before you?
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I can make the same amount of money with less brain power? Double win
Clearly you fall into this category...I am a bit perplexed how you make the leap from general population to finance here.
How Does It Feel To Know That You Are Dumber Than The Posters Who Came Before You
Seconding this, pls refer to OP's thread on cracking jokes during an interview. Just about sums up everything.
I'm sorry, but what did you just say about me you little b****
IQ tests are bullshit for anything but their originally intended purpose.
I have room temperature IQ
Hopefully you live in a non-air conditioned place by the equator.
I noticed a distinct lack of evidence and numbers in that article.
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