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Originally posted by Kristoff Olafsson:

My position is complicated indeed. I never stated any faith in IQ tests. My point is that they are the only form of quantifiable data available indicating an aspect of mental functioning...I never said it was the absolute indicator of intelligence. However, because of their quantifiable nature they are the only data we have to go on. Many techniques referenced in this forum and the web-site you alude to claim to raise IQ, and that does mean something. For all their limitations IQ tests can show how well one can quickly solve problems involving logico-mathematical intelligence, a skill which is indeed useful. Furthermore, analogies can show a good grasp of relativistic thinking linguistically. My point is that nobody has yet to become a genius with any of these techniques-- and that means genius in the revolutionary sense of the word. Furthermore, the claims to increase IQ beyond 8 points have not been verified. That is my point. If they really did go much beyond that than the technique should have spread like wildfire.
Furthermore, I have not created any ceiling for myself except the fact that I acknowledge my critical thinking abilities to be usefull. If you would like to take me up on at least some points I think that the discussion would be fruitful.
Regards,
K.Olafsson