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Are you smarter than the average Anandtecher?

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nobody554

Senior member
Jan 21, 2006
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Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
Hard to say, there are some pretty smart people here but I have no idea what the average is.

Oh, just vote 'yes' like the rest of us. ;)
 

her209

No Lifer
Oct 11, 2000
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Anyone who was able to figure out how to change their avatar without any help. Not that I condone that sort of thing.
 

DrPizza

Administrator Elite Member Goat Whisperer
Mar 5, 2001
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www.slatebrookfarm.com
If I recall correctly, when the first thread appeared about .999... = 1, I was in the minority (it's exactly equal to 1). There was a poll and the majority said it was less than one. Then, when the treadmill/plane problem originally popped up, I was the first to answer it correctly here. And again, a majority of the people got that wrong. Given that I am married and have children, that pretty much confirms that I'm not completely inept when it comes to interactions with the opposite sex. Thus, I submit this as evidence that indeed, I AM smarter than the average poster here.
 

Crono

Lifer
Aug 8, 2001
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It really depends on the situation or subject. I would have to say average or below average in intelligence, because there really are a lot of brilliant people here.

The Doctor of Pizza is smarter than I am, for instance.
 

DrPizza

Administrator Elite Member Goat Whisperer
Mar 5, 2001
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Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
Hard to say, there are some pretty smart people here but I have no idea what the average is.

Does the plane take off? Does .999... = 1? If you answer yes to both questions AND can explain why using basic math and physics concepts, then YES, you are above average. In other words, the bar is pretty low. :p
 

Crono

Lifer
Aug 8, 2001
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Originally posted by: her209
Anyone who was able to figure out how to change their avatar without any help. Not that I condone that sort of thing.

Sweet, I am smart!

Well, not really.
 

seemingly random

Diamond Member
Oct 10, 2007
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Originally posted by: DrPizza
Originally posted by: GodlessAstronomer
Hard to say, there are some pretty smart people here but I have no idea what the average is.

Does the plane take off? Does .999... = 1? If you answer yes to both questions AND can explain why using basic math and physics concepts, then YES, you are above average. In other words, the bar is pretty low. :p
For me, this only proves that a person is educated - not necessarily smart.
 

JujuFish

Lifer
Feb 3, 2005
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Originally posted by: DrPizza
If I recall correctly, when the first thread appeared about .999... = 1, I was in the minority (it's exactly equal to 1). There was a poll and the majority said it was less than one. Then, when the treadmill/plane problem originally popped up, I was the first to answer it correctly here. And again, a majority of the people got that wrong. Given that I am married and have children, that pretty much confirms that I'm not completely inept when it comes to interactions with the opposite sex. Thus, I submit this as evidence that indeed, I AM smarter than the average poster here.

Incorrect. The user known as letdown427 was the first to post the correct answer.
 

Crono

Lifer
Aug 8, 2001
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Originally posted by: venkman
are we including P&N? If so, then god yes.

Even if you threw in one room the smartest scientists, most brilliant politicians, and successful businessmen on the planet and told them to discuss the latest and greatest issues, it wouldn't take even 10 minutes before they wound up arguing at the basest levels seen in AT P&N.

Of course, that would be a "real life" situation, and everyone would be dead in the room after 15 minutes. Be thankful P&N is digital.
 

xanis

Lifer
Sep 11, 2005
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Originally posted by: cheezy321
Damn im the only other one who voted no?

Am I the only one here who likes to skew the ATOT polls?

I voted no as well. :(

I suck at math, I'm going to school for Graphic Design, and I don't have a lot of money.
 

Dumac

Diamond Member
Dec 31, 2005
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ATOT is officially full of conceited bastards, not that we didn't already know that.
 

Muse

Lifer
Jul 11, 2001
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I didn't even read the poll blurbs. I vote every other November. That vote counts more.