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 Posted: Tue Nov 28, 2006 6:29 pm
Aramethea My point is that we used to READ to entertain ourselves. People don't read anymore.
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Posted: Sun Dec 03, 2006 2:26 pm
Wow...Some people are so stupid.
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Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2006 2:58 pm
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Posted: Sat Dec 16, 2006 12:04 pm
I'm pretty sure we are normal. They're just dumb a*ses.
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Posted: Sun Dec 17, 2006 11:39 am
Too much "entertainment" television programmes, targeted for people of a lesser intelligence than us. Then, others are sucked in, and instead of progressing their intelligence, they just feed their minds with dribble. I don't often use that word; "dribble". normtheclone I'm pretty sure we are normal. They're just dumb a*ses. You're just lowering yourself to their level. A terrible act of demeanor.
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Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2006 10:12 pm
I knew of the gardens, but not in-depth. And why would pop culture like Big Brother be on an english test, general knowledge or not? Is it "All-hail-the-boob-tube" time? That bothers me more than the gardens question.
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Posted: Wed Jan 31, 2007 7:27 pm
Emmanuela Anyway, the topic is 'Is the general intelligence of people dropping or am I some sort of geek by knowing about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?' Wow. Just.... wow. I'm in freaking SIXTH GRADE and evry single person in my Social Studies class would be able to fill that in without a second thought. Even the people not classified as geeks. So, I think you're safe.
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Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:07 pm
I think that people are just getting stupid. I may be a geek... I play D&D, avoid sports, and read too much... But I still think that it's a little ridiculous that people don't know the seven wonders of the world. There are only seven!
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Posted: Tue Feb 06, 2007 2:11 pm
I only learned them from Civilization.. gonk
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Posted: Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:06 pm
MyOwnBestCritic I knew of the gardens, but not in-depth. And why would pop culture like Big Brother be on an english test, general knowledge or not? Is it "All-hail-the-boob-tube" time? That bothers me more than the gardens question. Well, the concept of "Big Brother" is not new enough to be considered pop culture. It's first major published appearance was in Orwell's 1984, which was written in written in 1948 (I think...). The book is nearly considered a classic now.
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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 5:47 pm
I'd quote every single one of you to reply to your points, but I needn't do that. 90% of you just said the exact same thing!
I am insulted that you think people who don't know the seven wonders are stupid or unintelligent. That would be knowledge (a piece of which I do not possess) and it's always been said that knowledge is not wisdom, and I say that knowledge is not intelligence.
Yes, the amount of reading and trivia knowledge has lowered somewhat GENERALLY. There are plenty of people who do know the seven wonders. Have you ever heard of idiot savant? If a boy cannot interact in society, but is a genious in calculus, does that make him stupid or unintelligent? He can't have conversations with people or write a coherent sentence, but he surpasses everyone in his calculus class. I think that this is what you're doing to the people who don't know that little piece of trivia.
I just made a long post in another thread to introduce a non-blaming outlook about slang and how it's degrading the English language and now I have to do the same thing here. I'm getting to know how the members of this guild think and I'm not really liking it. DNA Guru and Rallion, yours are the only posts I've come across in this thread that make sense and do not bring others down. Your open-mindedness has proven you two to be of the most intelligent in this discussion.
I'll be kicked out of this guild before the month is out, I swear. Just so you know, I'm not bashing anyone, but I'm not saying these things just for the sake of argument either. Don't get too absorbed in your judgement of your own "intelligence" and end up making people feel bad about not knowing something like what the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are.
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Posted: Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:26 pm
Bella Catarina I'd quote every single one of you to reply to your points, but I needn't do that. 90% of you just said the exact same thing!
I am insulted that you think people who don't know the seven wonders are stupid or unintelligent. That would be knowledge (a piece of which I do not possess) and it's always been said that knowledge is not wisdom, and I say that knowledge is not intelligence.
Yes, the amount of reading and trivia knowledge has lowered somewhat GENERALLY. There are plenty of people who do know the seven wonders. Have you ever heard of idiot savant? If a boy cannot interact in society, but is a genious in calculus, does that make him stupid or unintelligent? He can't have conversations with people or write a coherent sentence, but he surpasses everyone in his calculus class. I think that this is what you're doing to the people who don't know that little piece of trivia.
I just made a long post in another thread to introduce a non-blaming outlook about slang and how it's degrading the English language and now I have to do the same thing here. I'm getting to know how the members of this guild think and I'm not really liking it. DNA Guru and Rallion, yours are the only posts I've come across in this thread that make sense and do not bring others down. Your open-mindedness has proven you two to be of the most intelligent in this discussion.
I'll be kicked out of this guild before the month is out, I swear. Just so you know, I'm not bashing anyone, but I'm not saying these things just for the sake of argument either. Don't get too absorbed in your judgement of your own "intelligence" and end up making people feel bad about not knowing something like what the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are. You raise some good points. That's why I attempt to inform people without insulting them. (unless they are a friend, in which case insults are allowed) For example, my last post pointed out where "Big Brother" originated, but I don't think less of people just because they've never read 1984; there are plenty of books that I probably should be familiar with that I'm not, so I could hardly talk. Again, you raised good points. Just be careful that you don't become equally as judgemental as those you accuse of being as such.
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Posted: Fri Feb 16, 2007 9:03 am
l33t Christoph Bella Catarina I'd quote every single one of you to reply to your points, but I needn't do that. 90% of you just said the exact same thing!
I am insulted that you think people who don't know the seven wonders are stupid or unintelligent. That would be knowledge (a piece of which I do not possess) and it's always been said that knowledge is not wisdom, and I say that knowledge is not intelligence.
Yes, the amount of reading and trivia knowledge has lowered somewhat GENERALLY. There are plenty of people who do know the seven wonders. Have you ever heard of idiot savant? If a boy cannot interact in society, but is a genious in calculus, does that make him stupid or unintelligent? He can't have conversations with people or write a coherent sentence, but he surpasses everyone in his calculus class. I think that this is what you're doing to the people who don't know that little piece of trivia.
I just made a long post in another thread to introduce a non-blaming outlook about slang and how it's degrading the English language and now I have to do the same thing here. I'm getting to know how the members of this guild think and I'm not really liking it. DNA Guru and Rallion, yours are the only posts I've come across in this thread that make sense and do not bring others down. Your open-mindedness has proven you two to be of the most intelligent in this discussion.
I'll be kicked out of this guild before the month is out, I swear. Just so you know, I'm not bashing anyone, but I'm not saying these things just for the sake of argument either. Don't get too absorbed in your judgement of your own "intelligence" and end up making people feel bad about not knowing something like what the Hanging Gardens of Babylon are. You raise some good points. That's why I attempt to inform people without insulting them. (unless they are a friend, in which case insults are allowed) For example, my last post pointed out where "Big Brother" originated, but I don't think less of people just because they've never read 1984; there are plenty of books that I probably should be familiar with that I'm not, so I could hardly talk. Again, you raised good points. Just be careful that you don't become equally as judgemental as those you accuse of being as such.
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Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2007 2:22 am
This is general knowledge. How can they not know this!? This is quite sad... I knew this a long time ago. General knowledge is fun and interesting. But, even though it's interesting, I like History better.
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Posted: Mon Feb 19, 2007 12:43 am
It's not a matter of not being intelligent, it's a matter of what information you choose to hang on to after first absorbing it. I think we all read or hear about the Seven Wonders at some point, but it's not a topic that comes up regularly. Rather like knowing all the details of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre. Not everyone will care enough about such things to know all about them.
Heck, I can't name all seven of the Wonders.. sweatdrop
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