The Ugly Truth About IQ
➤by Patrick Nana
- the #Limit of IQ
- the #downside of IQ
- the #danger of IQ on mental health
The field of intelligence, encompassing cognitive ability, thought processing skills, and memory capacity, has been a subject of great interest to scholars, educators, and the general public for a significant amount of time. Among the various tools designed to measure intelligence, the Intellectual Quotient (IQ) test has gained widespread popularity. However, the assumption that IQ is a comprehensive measure of human intelligence is fundamentally inaccurate.
Recent developments reveal that focusing solely on IQ can inadvertently cause depression, and mental illness, and favor inhumane behavior while insidiously suppressing other essential aspects of human intelligence, such as emotional intelligence, and spiritual intelligence (SQ), which are vital for maintaining mental health and and live a happy and fulfill life as your true authentic self.
1-The LIMIT of IQ
Imagine being born with a memory capacity of 9, thought processing skills of 9, and cognitive abilities of 9 on a scale of 1 to 10, but no athletic, or social skills. Now, picture yourself in a classroom where most students have scores of 2 in these areas. In an educational system that prioritizes memory, processing skills, and cognitive abilities above all else, those with lower scores would need to work four times as hard just to keep up with you, often leading to frustration, unethical burnout, and diminished self-esteem overtime.
How would you feel if the educational system favored physical strength and athleticism, but you’re not gifted in those areas? And I’m not referring to the educational system.
IQ tests were originally developed as a diagnostic tool to identify students with high intelligence and those who might need educational support. Over time, IQ tests have become the only accepted measure of human aptitude, focusing on specific cognitive skills like intellectual reasoning, mathematical ability, and verbal comprehension. This emphasis has led to technical skills being valued more than genuine compassion. However, while these cognitive abilities are important, they do not capture more than 10% of human intelligence.
IQ tests are still facing criticism due to their cultural biases and preferences for natural born GENIUS, which fails to account for other forms of intelligence, such as creative thinking, spiritual problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. IQ tests offer a limited view of an individual’s abilities, often within artificial and constrained settings. This reductionist approach perpetuates a narrow understanding of intelligence that values competition and comparison, rather than harmonic compromises and humanitarian understanding.
2-The DOWNSIDE OF IQ
There is nothing quite amazing like the feeling of being smart or having an above-average IQ! However, this may come as a culture shock but having a high IQ doesn’t facilitate, human emotions, wise decisions, or moral behavior. Surprisingly, it is the opposite. It can be incredibly difficult for people with high IQs to have the psychological abilities to discern and choose the path that is right.
People with a high IQ are factories to high expectations that they can’t meet, which can make it hard for them to appreciate small life victories in themselves or others. Since they usually understand complex subjects easily and can get high paying jobs without much effort, they might not notice how hard others have to work to achieve similar success. And When they don’t achieve a significant result or don’t get what they want, they can feel more discouraged and incapable than others. As they get older, this feeling can grow, causing them to become complacent and lose touch with who they really are, and what truly matters like why they even exist.
“Unlike political or scientific expertise, a high IQ does not necessarily correlate with strong leadership abilities or the capacity to make enduring humanitarian decisions.”
“the survival of the fittest, meaning the strong rules as they see fit and the weak obey or perishes” This is the hidden agenda behind the existential nature of the IQ, and people who are inspired to rely on their IQ, are more likely to make selfish, paranoid, and subjective decisions against their will; instead of compassionate ones; There is, unfortunately, no remedy to this madness.
A high IQ often brings with it the temptation to dominate human existence or play god, sometimes with little consideration for the empathy required to honor such influence. These near-compulsive, and controlling tendencies are unavoidable development on the path of someone who wishes to rely on their IQ. They often feel it is their right to correct the world, educate it, and ensure its survival, despite their inability to find happiness or fully grasp the value of life.
While they understand the cost of living and how to achieve comfort, they fail to recognize that comfort is not synonymous with happiness. This misunderstanding leads to significant suffering in their private and romantic relationships.
Highly intellectual individuals are often more susceptible to feelings of emptiness and loneliness, which can sometimes lead to depression and even suicidal thoughts. In addition to being highly competitive and intrusive, the human IQ is arguably one of the most immature and flawed forms of human intelligence. The humility factor necessary to overcome the need to constantly display one’s superiority may never develop due to an overreliance on IQ. This can lead to poor mental coping mechanisms, despite outward success.
And these are just a few of the many dark sides of IQ starting three centuries ago, among hundreds that could be mentioned.
Doubts about the reliability and limitations of the human IQ became popular in the mid-20th century. While the concept of IQ was developed in the early 20th century, with Alfred Binet’s work in the early 1900s laying the foundation for IQ testing. Critics argued that these tests mainly measured technical and analatycal reasoning while disregarding other forms of intelligence, and the problem is “we are not machine”
3-The danger of IQ on mental health
How can IQ pose a danger to the human mind? IQ is the”Trojan horse” of all mental illnesses – let me explain.
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Countless studies reveal a connection between high IQ and mental disorders, as well as physical pain that defies conventional medical diagnosis. Additionally, those who heavily rely on IQ or strive to develop it need to understand these issues sooner rather than later.
IQ, or intellect, represents our capacity for technical and analytical thinking, not our ability to feel or create genuine connections with ourselves or the world. In terms of mental health, the mind thrives on life force, cosmic energy, and positive vibrations, which requires a mandatory development of both emotional and spiritual faculties. Unfortunately, these functionalities aren’t compatible with the inhumane focus of the human IQ, leading to a severe discoordination from the essence of what makes us truly human in the form of desensitization, dehumanization and disconnection with (the sense of you); slowly turning you into an empty shell of your former unique and authentic self.
Research shows that intellect and intelligence are not strongly correlated. While individuals with high intellect often perceive themselves as significantly superior, their struggles with achieving happiness, mental health, and a fulfilling life can make them feel quite unintelligent.
However, a more accurate term might be “disinterested”. At least until they can no longer ignore the limited and misleading beliefs confronting them. In turn, This confrontation with their oown limitations can trap them in a repetitive vicious cycle of intrusive and inhumane thoughts that they can no longer get rid of with intellect alone, and that ultimately leads to mental illness, identity crisis as well as the beginning of insanity… (doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result).
A good example is the link between high IQ and depression. People with high IQ have a nonhuman or machine-like awareness of the world and their own perceived shortcomings; which can contribute to feelings of hopelessness. For instance where, a study published in the journal *Psychological Medicine* indicated that individuals with high IQs experience frequent depressive episodes, as their critical thinking skills can amplify negative thoughts and unresolved emotions.
Moreover, there is more and more evidence that high IQ can be associated with increased rates of mental disorders, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and (PTSD); while not considered mental illnesses per se, these two disorders are often accompanied by anxiety, depression, emotional imbalance, and social Unrest.
Highly intelligent men and women with mental disorders may struggle with genuine social interactions and sensory overload, leading to long-term mental health challenges.
And this is just the tip of the Iceberg! The dangers associated with high IQ are not yet widely understood, making them particularly insidious. This lack of awareness means that many are left without the necessary information, leaving them vulnerable to the root of mental illnesses. The absence of open discussion on this topic only strengthens the danger, calling attention to the urgent need for higher forms of intelligence that are more compatible with human evolution like EQ(emotional intelligence) and SQ(spiritual intelligence).
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