Entemake Aman on Genius and Intelligence

Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen

Publication (Outlet/Website): The Good Men Project

Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2023/09/05

Entemake Aman claims to be a super genius, because he is a member of the Olympiq and Mensa Associations, the theoretical threshold for Olympiq is 175 (SD 15). He claims that his IQ is between 185 (SD 15) and 190 (SD 15) because ‘he has done some IQ problems correctly that no one has ever done correctly’. Here he wants to explain some misconceptions about genius, about how geniuses think, the characteristics of different ranges of genius, and the conditions for genius success, and to help solve some doubts on IQ.

Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What seems like a good reason to do another interview? What topics would you like covered?

Entemake Aman: First of all, I am a member of Mensa and olympiq, and I have an IQ of 185+. I want to write about how geniuses think, and what people misunderstand about intelligence. 

Jacobsen: What topics will be not discussed here today, out of bounds? 

Aman: Why I didn’t show my intelligence in my studies.

Jacobsen: What are your self-claimed achievements within the high-I.Q. communities? 

Aman: I joined olympiq and Mensa, and the threshold for olympiq is IQ175sd15+!

Jacobsen: What have been your scores on various High-Range Tests? 

Aman: I solved a lot of IQ problems that no one had ever solved, and the authors of the tests knew that. Because I have solved IQ problems that many people have not solved, I have a relatively high IQ in olympiq and mensa. As for the IQ score, I will do an IQ test to prove that my goal is 190sd15!  

Jacobsen: Let’s talk about Chinese education, what are the basic positives of Chinese education? 

Aman: Education in China can give everyone the chance to change their destiny. 

Jacobsen: How do those compare to other Eastern cultural education systems and Western education systems? 

Aman: East Asian education is similar. Western education values G factor more. 

Jacobsen: How has Chinese education changed over time if at all? 

Aman: China’s top universities now pay more attention than before to students’ performance in a certain subject, such as through academic competitions. 

Jacobsen: What can Western education learn from Chinese education?

Aman: Chinese education allows students to develop their knowledge in an all-round way, which is an advantage and worth learning.

Jacobsen: What can Chinese education learn from Western education? 

Aman: Western education pays more attention to hobbies. This is worth learning.

Jacobsen: How do geniuses think?

Aman: Genius refers to people with an IQ of 160sd15 or more, they think about problems very intently, they cannot see the single side of anything, they have divergent thinking about a problem, and they have creative solutions to a problem. They love solving IQ problems. An IQ of 160 is also the Nobel Prize winning IQ range! 

Jacobsen: What makes them different than regular people?

Aman: It’s genes. IQ is 100% innate! They are generally more introverted and they like to use their heads!

Jacobsen: What makes the same as regular people?

Aman: If you are referring to achievement, I think the major and university ranking have a great influence on the achievement of genius! In my opinion, geniuses with an IQ of 160sd15+ are suitable for physics, mathematics and philosophy majors, and they are more likely to make achievements when they study in world famous universities. Without these opportunities, their achievements might be the same as ordinary people!

Jacobsen: What are the common misconceptions about genius?

Aman: Many people think geniuses have a good memory! Unfortunately not so, my memory is very ordinary! There are also many people who think that the parents of geniuses are geniuses, but according to the international circle of geniuses, geniuses are not hereditary, they are generally born in parents with average IQ!

Jacobsen: What were the problems on the tests solved others could not solve – without divulging information on the answers?

Aman: At present, many high-range IQ tests will have 0 to 8 questions that are not solved, and of course I can not solve! It is just that the people who might solve these problems are not in the world. Or it takes an IQ of 195sd15+ to solve them!

Jacobsen: How does Western education value the g factor more?

Aman: The SAT and G-factor correlation is 0.82! Teachers in the West will let parents discover their children’s talents from a young age!

Jacobsen: What are the academic competitions in China? How are they organized?

Aman: There are contests in biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, and the teachers from each school who have excellent results in these subjects ask them to specialize in academic competitions, and if they win the prize, they can be recommended to Tsinghua and Peking University!

Jacobsen: Does the attention on hobbies produce a more rounded student in universities in the West?

Aman: I don’t know about this, but I heard that the West also values students’ sports performance! 

Jacobsen: There is a drug and alcohol culture on many American campuses. Is it the same in China? If not, why not? If so, how so?

Aman: There is no such culture in China, because I have not been to the United States, so I do not know the source of cultural differences! 10，11， 12, Scientists, musicians, cartoonists, famous engineers! 

Jacobsen: Are the celebrity IQs reported on the internet in SD 15 or SD 24, or a mix of those? How is the reportage, often, confused and contradictory and inflated?

Aman: Both, such as the media reported that Da Vinci IQ 230, Einstein IQ is 160, in fact, the former is using sd24, the latter is using sd15, in fact, I think Einstein’s IQ has 175sd15 (220sd24)! To tell you a trick, online reports IQ 195+ IQ commonly used is sd24! 

Jacobsen: What fields of endeavour are good for highly intelligent people without much creativity?

Aman: Highly intelligent people are generally creative, but there may be a few who are not! A chess master needs a high IQ, but it probably needs more experience!

Jacobsen: What fields of endeavour are good for highly intelligent people with a lot of creativity?

Aman: Scientists, musicians, cartoonists, famous engineers! 

Jacobsen: You have noted geniuses are sensitive to sound, to me. How so? 

Aman: I don’t tolerate noise when I’m studying, and I’ve found on the Internet that these are some of the characteristics of genius. 

Jacobsen: What are their reactions to sound?

Aman: Very sensitive to sound, very small sound can disturb my study. I prefer a quiet environment. I don’t like to study while listening to music. 

Jacobsen: What are the different interests of geniuses compared to ordinary people? 

Aman: Geniuses like to think,  like to study the field of intelligence. Just like tall people like to play basketball, like to pay attention to their height. 

Jacobsen: How are these of interests expressed in geniuses in China if China is hospitable to highly intelligent people but not geniuses?

Aman: I don’t know how to answer that question. 

Jacobsen: How often do geniuses talk to themselves?

Aman: I often like to talk to myself, almost every week, probably because geniuses are so focused in their thinking that they forget how they look in their surroundings. 

Jacobsen: What is the manner in which they talk to themselves?

Aman: If I’m alone in my bedroom, I like to talk to myself when I’m thinking.

Jacobsen: What sorts of doodles, and such, do geniuses do?

Aman: Sometimes I like to doodle cartoon characters, but now that habit has changed. 

Jacobsen: What are the different characteristics in geniuses one can find the higher up in intelligence and creativity one goes?

Aman: 120 to 130 is the average IQ of many prestigious universities, and 130 to 140 is the average IQ of outstanding writers. Above 160 is the IQ range of outstanding scientists and musicians. Above 180 is the IQ range of Da Vinci, Descartes and some outstanding philosophers. 

Jacobsen: Why is introversion more likely in geniuses than others?

Aman: Because they like to reflect on themselves, I guess it may also be intelligence genes that cause introversion. 

Jacobsen: GRE scores due seem to be highest among mathematics, engineering, astrophysics, and philosophy majors.  How many geniuses are lost? How many succeed?

Aman: Success depends more on chance and self-discipline. If geniuses go to these majors (world famous universities), the success rate of geniuses can be greatly improved. Some of the smartest people in the world don’t make it in academia. 

Jacobsen: Why are these the majors favouring higher IQ?

Aman: These majors have higher requirements for IQ, and if you want to win the Nobel Prize in science, you need a high IQ. 

Jacobsen: What are the most unusual and the most creative types of geniuses? Those are who the geniuses amongst geniuses.

Aman: I would guess that mathematicians have the highest IQ requirements, followed by philosophers and physicists. On the Internet to say that a lot of genius painting ability is also better! (And therefore painters like Da Vinci.) 

Jacobsen: Who seems like the smartest public intellectual in Asiatic countries now?

Aman: Perhaps the most accomplished scientist is Chen Ning Yang.

Jacobsen: What are the scientifically supported strategies for improving one’s Intelligence Quotient (IQ), and what evidence exists for their effectiveness?

Aman: IQ is determined by genes, and doing many IQ tests can increase IQ by about 5 points in a short time, but once you relax, you will immediately fall back (just like losing weight).  

Jacobsen: Could you describe the standard structure and components of an IQ test and how they are designed to accurately measure cognitive abilities?

Aman: There are three kinds of high-range IQ tests: graphic, numerical and verbal tests. The graphic and digital tests are the ones Asians like. Their authors usually have IQs above 175sd15! Some tests use SAT scores to predict IQ scores (because of the large number of people who take the SAT, the correlation with IQ is 0.82). 

Jacobsen: On what grounds is it considered appropriate to administer IQ tests to children as young as 3 years old, and how reliable and valid are the results at this early age?

Aman: This question reminds me of the 3-year-old Mensa member I reported on earlier. What I do know is that the younger the child, the less difficult the IQ test is for the child. The IQ test for the 3-year-old May just ask them to recognize colors, simple addition and subtraction and so on. Finally, the relationship between age and IQ formula is used to calculate the IQ of a 3-year-old child. 

Jacobsen: In terms of global IQ assessment, it is known that the standard deviation is set at 15 in Europe and the United States. Does this standard deviation vary significantly in other geographical regions, and if so, what are the implications of these differences?

Aman: I think there are, let’s rephrase the question. The standard deviation of height for people in Europe and the United States is 7.4, and 6.3 for people in Asia (found on the Internet, because height is also genetically controlled). This suggests that genetically linked IQ varies by region. But there is a very strange problem: Asia also has a lot of 220cm (non-giant patients) height (like Asia has some IQs above 180sd15), the explanation for this problem is this: standard deviation is an uncertain measure, it is not an accurate measure that includes every individual. In large data groups, there will be some individuals whose IQ, height and other factors controlled by genes are extreme, and extreme cases may be caused by genetic mutations. 

Jacobsen: What empirical evidence supports the claim that highly intelligent men demonstrate a greater level of commitment to their romantic partners, and what are the potential psychological mechanisms behind this phenomenon?

Aman: Scientific studies have found that IQ is related to the amount of cortex in the brain. The more cortex you have, the more selfless you are！It shows that the higher the IQ, The more faithful you are to your wife!

Jacobsen: Why might there be a commonly held perception that highly intelligent individuals tend not to have a keen interest in sports, and is there substantive data to support or refute this stereotype?

Aman: I’m not very interested in sports! This needs research, I’m not sure yet!  

Jacobsen: Can a high IQ predict higher levels of empathy, and what are the potential cognitive and emotional factors at play in this correlation?

Aman: There’s a scientific study on the Internet that shows that highly intelligent people are generally more empathetic! It has to do with what I call the cerebral cortex, the more cortices you have, the more empathy you have! 

Jacobsen: To what extent does the cultural context of IQ testing affect the interpretation and applicability of IQ scores across different regions?

Aman: Verbal IQ tests are more suitable for Europeans and Americans, while Asians prefer graphic and numerical IQ tests because many Asians are not very good at English! 

Jacobsen: Are there inherent biases in traditional IQ testing methodologies that might disadvantage certain demographics, and if so, how are these being addressed in contemporary psychometric practices?

Aman: At present, the knowledge requirement of IQ tests is almost zero, and Mensa, the worldwide high IQ organization, uses graphic IQ tests to solve the differences between different cultures!  

Jacobsen: Considering the multifaceted nature of intelligence, to what extent is it appropriate to measure an individual’s cognitive abilities predominantly through IQ testing?

Aman: IQ tests measure the G-factor, they don’t measure memory! The G factor is one of the most important factors in innate ability! 

Jacobsen: How does sensitivity to sound relate to one’s intellectual abilities?

Aman: Some people like to study while listening to music, but I can’t, I prefer to focus on something! I like quiet places to think (which is a sign of high intelligence, according to online research). 

Jacobsen: Given the perceived correlation between height and the propensity for basketball, what connection do you see between intellectual pursuits and innate abilities?

Aman: People who like to study the field of intelligence are generally highly intelligent, human beings like to do what they are naturally good at! 

Jacobsen: Why might self-dialogue be a common trait among those identified as geniuses?

Aman: Self-talk is because geniuses are so focused on their thoughts that they forget to think beyond them. There is a story to illustrate this: Archimedes forgot to put on his clothes and ran out after discovering the law of buoyancy. 

Jacobsen: How has your doodling habit evolved over time, and what might this suggest about the role of creativity in the thought processes of geniuses?

Aman: When I was bored at school, I liked to doodle cartoons and IQ questions in my textbooks (graphics). Growing up, I spent more time outdoors, so I thought doodling was boring, so I changed the habit. Creativity is the most important factor in the G factor, and those painters are very creative (like Van Gogh, Da Vinci, and those cartoonists).

Jacobsen: Based on IQ ranges, what distinction can be made between the intelligence levels of students at prestigious universities, renowned writers, exceptional scientists, and renowned philosophers?

Aman: The average IQ at elite colleges is generally between 110 and 130. Famous writers have IQs above 145 (like Hans Christian Andersen). Outstanding scientists have IQs above 160. Famous mathematician and philosopher with IQ above 180! (The above data are all sd15) The increase in random IQ scores, the increase in creative and divergent thinking, and the increase in spatial cognition! 

Jacobsen: How might introversion be linked to higher intelligence and self-reflection?

Aman: The more introverts think, the less they say (maybe it’s thin-skinned?). It could be that genes affect IQ and, in turn, personality.I think maybe 60% of high IQs are introverted. 

Jacobsen: What is the role of luck, self-discipline, and institutional support in the success of individuals identified as geniuses?

Aman: The most important thing to success is self-discipline and luck! Genius intelligence can help you a lot when you make decisions! Famous schools, and IQ degree of correlation between the major also has a great impact on success!

Jacobsen: How does the necessity of high IQ requirements for certain majors potentially influence the chances of achieving significant accolades like the Nobel Prize?

Aman: According to information found on the Internet, the average IQ of the Nobel Prize is 1/10,000 (IQ156sd15). Math and physics in particular require good spatial awareness, and when you want to make big creative discoveries, you need a high IQ. So chemistry, literature Nobel Prize also need high IQ! 

Jacobsen: In your opinion, which professional fields typically demand the highest IQs and how might this correlate to their representation in genius figures throughout history?

Aman: Mathematics, physics, philosophy, literature, engineering. Descartes, Wittgenstein, Newton, Andersen are all examples of genius. 

Jacobsen: Why might you consider Chen Ning Yang as the most accomplished scientist, and how does this relate to our common perceptions of genius?

Aman: “Parity non-conservation in weak interaction” law, “Yang Zhening-Baxter” equation, “Yang Mills” equation.It’s all his achievements. These achievements are of relatively high standing in physics. 

Genius is a groundbreaking discovery in a field.

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