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[Kergan]

Intelligence is defined as the ability to learn and apply knowledge. College doesn't make you smarter, by definition - assuming that intelligent and smart are synonyms in your eyes. You could in fact make the argument that people requiring college to become educated need more time/effort to learn and so are in fact, less intelligent. I'm not arguing that though. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The smartest person in the world may very well be some 12 year old pygmy tribe member somewhere in the Amazon rainforest, we'll never know.

And for the record, I went to "trade" school for computer networking. I now work as a lead network architect, so I have about the most specific and applicable degree I could possibly have...and it was still fucking worthless.

[Kergan]

Originally Posted by Genedin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I still hold to my point that your posts are getting worse though. Keep your head above the cesspool.

Worse is all relative to your agenda. The sooner people realize everyone on here is posting for a reason the quicker you learn to not take things seriously. ForumQuest is a game in a lot of ways.

I do get a little annoyed when people take what I say out of context or flat our incorrectly though. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[HippoNipple]

Originally Posted by Genedin [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

"Intelligence Gap"

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People that judge based on education and looks make me sick. I'm sure both of these groups can hold an intelligent conversation.

[Darthmuhh]

Originally Posted by heartbrand [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Maybe it's because I'm an intellectual snob who grew up close to Yale and had many friends whose parents were professors, but there is a clear intelligence gap between college educated individuals and those who are trade school types.

Eh, spoken like a true elitist. I have seen many college grads, who may be book smart, but have the common sense of a door stop. Throw their ass in the woods and see how long they survive.

[Kergan]

Good thing only retards live in the woods.

People go to college because they need a college degree to get a job, not to learn shit. It's a big fucking scam.

[HippoNipple]

Originally Posted by Kergan [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Intelligence is defined as the ability to learn and apply knowledge. College doesn't make you smarter, by definition - assuming that intelligent and smart are synonyms in your eyes. You could in fact make the argument that people requiring college to become educated need more time/effort to learn and so are in fact, less intelligent. I'm not arguing that though. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

The smartest person in the world may very well be some 12 year old pygmy tribe member somewhere in the Amazon rainforest, we'll never know.

And for the record, I went to "trade" school for computer networking. I now work as a lead network architect, so I have about the most specific and applicable degree I could possibly have...and it was still fucking worthless.

Going to college doesn't make you smarter but smart people know that having a college education gets your foot in the door. Unless you are starting your own business you need college to get the type of entry level job you desire. At that point it is up to the individual to shine and work their way up but without a college education a lot of times you don't even get the opportunity.

[Kergan]

Originally Posted by HippoNipple [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Going to college doesn't make you smarter but smart people know that having a college education gets your foot in the door.

Posted basically this exact same thing a few seconds before you, so I guess we're in agreement. [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

[Genedin]

Originally Posted by Kergan [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

Good thing only retards live in the woods.

People go to college because they need a college degree to get a job, not to learn shit. It's a big fucking scam.

It's true.

Funny I read an article written by that pornstar from Duke today talking about how insane tuition/book pricing is and how it has not scaled with average income or inflation.

Such a fucking scam. I went to business school and now I sell technology to businesses and sit next to guys who worked at car dealerships and only went to high school and they make 200k+ a year.

Also, why the fuck does my brand new mustang have a 1.5% interest rate but my student loans FROM THE GOVERNMENT have 6%. Fucking A

[Jib]

the main purpose of college is to show you have the ability to learn "something" and stick to it at an acceptable level.

kergan you are a dumbass if you think college is worthless. its definitely not needed but its not worthless.

I never went to a tradeschool, im just fuckin smart as fuck and everything I do in life I do pretty well. I dont know why maybe good genes.

The main reason I'm in college is because i came from a dirt poor family and I get so many grants and scholarships i seriously get tuition and books completely paid for and some extra. so technically I get paid to go to college from the fed gov. I have no loans and I dont need any. I work while I'm in school and can afford to pay my own bills because I dont spend a lot of money, im usually on EQ or with g/f in my spare time. I started in a community college got an associates degree in science now i transferred to Old Dominion University. Still everything paid for by the fed gov and more.

[Kergan]

You're what, late 20s/early 30s? Still in college leaching off of the government.

You sound like a total fucking genius.