<p>I actually read my definition in a psychology book a while ago. That doesn’t really include myself because I’m top-heavy on education</p>
<p>It wasn’t particularly directed at you.</p>
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<p>Absolutely. There are different types of intelligence, after all.</p>
<p>And for others, they never got the chance to go to school, so they have no way of knowing if they would have school smarts or not. Some of the most intelligent people I know are illiterate.</p>
<p>Smart = has their s*** together. In their personal life.</p>
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<p>You are aware that on half the SAT’s a 2390 could be a 2400 the next test right? It’s sad how value 10 points as someone less intelligent in this sense.</p>
<p>Smart: Someone who shows above average proficiency in the subject(s)/topics/talks/ideas at hand.</p>
<p>Yea i guess the “natural intelligence” thing works. It’s so annoying because people nowadays use the phrase demeaningly to people that are not as “naturally intelligent”. It’s a way of saying “your effort doesn’t count for **** because ill always be better than you” </p>
<p>But ill tell you one thing tho: the people that brag their natural intelligence will usually end up not having a good socioeconomic status when they have jobs because those people that brag about their intelligence usually don’t have much self-discipline either, which is necessary for success/wealth (i.e. a good paying job) Their downfall is usually their own pride, or too much of it rather.</p>
<p>With that said, I really don’t have a definition of smart. But the closest thing to a good definition would definitely be the “natural smarts” thing.</p>
<p>I consider intelligence relative to myself. If I can carry on an intelligent conversation with the person, or if I feel dumber than the person, then I think that he or she is smart.</p>
<p>i dont think you have to go to school to be smart, it is a way of thinking. plenty of educated people aren’t smart. If you can hold a conversation and can argue. arguing is a sign of intelligence to me becasue it means you can think quickly and are well spoken.</p>
<p>i am referring to a smart arguement, not like your ugly…</p>
<p>Yes, plenty of uneducated people are naturally smart, but they would become smarter (probably) by being educated.</p>
<p>^not necessarily. They would be more knowledgeable by being educated. But then again the result of education is based on a subjective definition of smartness as well. In other words, since i defined smarts as “natural intelligence”, education can’t change smarts. But since you have a diff. definition of smartness, education can make someone “smarter”. It’s all in a matter of perspective.</p>
<p>I like describing with numbers. Someone with a 2100+ on his or her SATs is smart, 2200+ is pretty smart, and 2300+ is super-smart.</p>
<p>It’s hard if not impossible to accurately quantify whether someone is smart or intelligent.</p>
<p>From what I’ve grown up with…</p>
<p>A genius is someone who has the higher learning capacity and can use it.</p>
<p>I consider people who can easily remember things smart. For instance, someone who remember lyrics to a song after hearing it once. There are definitely different factors (worth ethic, for example), but memory is probably the most important.</p>
<p>i only think people are smart/stupid if they are pitted against me in an intellectual contest, e.g. if i have to work with them in math class, or if we’re playing scrabble or something. otherwise i don’t pay much attention/can’t really tell.</p>
<p>of course if someone keeps saying they’re stupid i’ll probably think they’re stupid. if someone keeps saying they’re smart i’ll probably think they’re stupid too. generally people who dwell on intelligence are the people who don’t have it.</p>
<p>basically, i will assume people are reasonably smart unless intelligence gets brought up, and then i judge them.</p>
<p>Smart: somebody who is quick to talk back and contradict you when you make a statement.</p>
<p>“Now don’t you get smart with me…”</p>
<p>-someone that’s very good at math & science.
-someone that can articulate their thoughts collectively.</p>
<p>Smart
–adjective
7.
quick or prompt in action, as persons.
8.
having or showing quick intelligence or ready mental capability: a smart student.
9.
shrewd or sharp, as a person in dealing with others or as in business dealings: a smart businessman.
10.
clever, witty, or readily effective, as a speaker, speech, rejoinder, etc.</p>
<p>as opposed to Genius
-noun
1.
an exceptional natural capacity of intellect, especially as shown in creative and original work in science, art, music, etc.: the genius of Mozart.
2.
a person having such capacity.
3.
a person having an extraordinarily high intelligence rating on a psychological test, as an iq above 140.
4.
natural ability or capacity; strong inclination: a special genius for leadership.
5.
distinctive character or spirit, as of a nation, period, or language.</p>
<p>@JeSuis "I consider people who can easily remember things smart. For instance, someone who remember lyrics to a song after hearing it once. There are definitely different factors (worth ethic, for example), but memory is probably the most important. "
Albert Einstein was a genius, but he couldn’t even remember to shower or comb his hair.</p>
<p>Smart & Genius are 2 really different things.</p>
<p>Smart:Retains memory good
Genius:Creates New Things based off Memory</p>
<p>“Creativity is more important than knowledge.”</p>
<p>Whats the point of studying all day if nobody creates anything new to study?</p>
<p>Someone who has the ability to make well-informed choices. Intelligence can’t simply be judged from an academic perspective.</p>
What about emotional intelligence?