2006-08-01 13:07:54 · 19 answers · asked by Smegma Stigma 4 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
It doesn't make you crazy - just makes you more susceptible to depression/bipolar (Einstein, Mozart, Beethoven, Roald Dahl, Spike Milligan, Peter Cook - all very highly intelligent and creative people, all sufferers of depression.) My IQ has been measured at 154. While I'm very liberal, sociable, friendly, etc, I have had bipolar for 25 of my 29 years. I am not crazy, just very low sometimes and very high at others.
2006-08-01 13:14:28 · answer #1 · answered by pniccimiss 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Without going into detail about my score, it is on the far right side of the bell curve, right where the line nears the x axis. As far as the crazy party, I have manic depression to ocassionally thank for that.
I do see your point though that there is a relationship between genius and madness.
You ought to read a book by Kay Redfield Jamison which links madness and creativity called "Touched by Fire", if you're interested in the topic. It is very good, and sad to an extent.
2006-08-01 20:18:17 · answer #2 · answered by rlw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most psychologist know there are communication problems when there is a 25 point difference in two peoples' I.Q..
Average I.Q. is about 110 - 115. Now imagine your Stephen Hawking with a 280+ I.Q.. That's about 165 I.Q. point difference. He must sound crazy to all of us "average" folks, but in reality, he's on a much, much higher level than we can even fathom.
2006-08-01 20:18:57 · answer #3 · answered by Steve N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Above 39
2006-08-01 20:16:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
An IQ of 400... that will make you crazee...
I alwasy wondered the autistic people how do they score on IQ tests?
2006-08-01 21:05:19 · answer #5 · answered by Pivoine 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's not true, man. You can be smart and crazy.... stupid and crazy... it does not matter! Basically, once your IQ is high enough to realize people suck... you're good to go.
2006-08-01 20:19:50 · answer #6 · answered by faerycatcher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take your IQ and subtract 10. Theres your answer.
2006-08-01 20:21:24 · answer #7 · answered by blasted 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had a lot of people tell me that the line between genius and insanity is a thin one. The problem is that only people with mental health problems really espouse that view. Actual geniuses don't.
2006-08-01 20:14:17 · answer #8 · answered by Catspaw 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
About 30 points of difference from the people you're with.
2006-08-01 20:12:01 · answer #9 · answered by kool_aid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 140..i don't think i am crazy. my friend tested something around 150 (we met in mensa). i think he is crazy....but then he thinks i am crazy. we got tested years ago, so I don't know what IQ we are of now. maybe 90??
2006-08-01 20:11:44 · answer #10 · answered by musi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋