This day in history: French psychologist Alfred Binet was born on this day in 1857. Binet invented the first practical IQ test, the Binet–Simon test. Intelligence Quotient testing is fascinating, but became unpopular with many as it also exposed the intelligence differences between races and the sexes. It is interesting to reflect that the IQ test was invented not to determine how smart people are, but how stupid.
“Incredibly intelligent people always seem odd to those who are not as sharp.”
― Alexei Maxim Russell, Why Not-World
“I don't know, and have no intention of finding out. IQ is like dick size - if you have to measure, you're way too invested in it. And both are gauche to discuss in polite company. (Upon being asked his IQ on Quora)”
― Adrian Lamo
Ten countries with the lowest IQ.
Is Genius a Disease? article in The Literary Digest 1895
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