Conversation with Nikolaos U. Soulios on a Bunch of Fun Things: High-Range Test Creator
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Publication (Outlet/Website): In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal
Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2023/06/15
Abstract
Nikolaos (“Nikolas”) provided this bio: “Nickolas was reborn in Paisley PA27TR, UK, on the conclusion of the most hedonistic period of the late 20th century, the 00s. The crisp, dynamic and melodic hue of the aforementioned era reflects on his soul and the music he composes. Nickolas has been working for a major Global Financial Institution, as administrative IT support personnel since 2004. He studied Math in Thessaloniki, Greece and Computing Science in Glasgow, Scotland. His motto is ‘When you are doing IT, the IT is that which is being done to you’. Nickolas is fond of vector sketching, enjoys watching people-by in anime, interested in social engineering, has a thing for sweat-pants, can’t live without traveling and hopelessly tortures himself by mingling with *nix on a memorable IBM Aptiva 486dx2/66. He prefers practicing DJing techniques with Traktor and vinyl. He is far from the extrovert type and can see how and knots, true beauty lies in the details.” He is a creator of high-range I.Q. tests and a member of the CIVIQ Society. Soulios discusses: his hero; something he would change; favourite aspect of career; working hard; favourite book; dreams as a kid; proudest accomplishment; dream day; favourite authors; a day where money wasn’t an object; his life in 5 years; intelligence or looks; most daring thing done; last book read; favourite memory; Santa disillusionment; most brilliant people known to him; and things he likes to do.
Keywords: Aesop’s Fables, Alan Watts, Bipolar Disorder, Captain Crunch, Fiqure, John Draper, Jordan Peterson, Kenneth E. Ferrell, Little Prince, Neuromancer, Nikolaos Soulios, Panagiotis Karabelas.
Conversation with Nikolaos U. Soulios on a Bunch of Fun Things: High-Range Test Creator
Scott Douglas Jacobsen: Who is your hero?
Nikolaos U. Soulios: Captain Crunch.
John Thomas Draper (born March 11, 1943), also known as Captain Crunch, Crunch, or Crunchman (after the Cap’n Crunch breakfast cereal mascot), is an American computer programmer and former phone phreak.
Jacobsen: What would you change about yourself if you could?
Soulios: There’s nothing I would change. My destiny will not treat me either better or worse if I changed something.
Jacobsen: What is your favourite thing about your career?
Soulios: I get to work with brilliant co-workers. My class of co-workers, took several aptitude tests and an IQ test, to make sure we were fit to work for the bank.
Jacobsen: What motivates you to work hard?
Soulios: Thanks for the compliment. I work hard and always aim for perfection for the sake of working and perfection. Nothing more, nothing less.
Jacobsen: What is your proudest accomplishment?
Soulios: Regarding collaborations, my most proud accomplishment would be the inception and execution of the Fiqure I.Q. Test, in partial collaboration with MRS Leela Papadioti. For projects of my own, where I work alone, my YT channel makes me feel proud as well. Especially after I registered with ARTGRID.io, the quality of my video clips has improved dramatically and so the channel continues gathering listeners for the music I write.
Jacobsen: What is your favourite book to read?
Soulios: Aesop’s Fables, Little Prince, and the Neuromancer.
Jacobsen: What did you want to be when you were small?
Soulios: I wanted to become a computer engineer/programmer, and the dream came true, thanks to my family that supported me so that I don’t have to find a job, so I could focus on my studies abroad and get the degree in time.
Jacobsen: If you could choose to do anything for a day, what it would be?
Soulios: 12 hours to getting quality sleep and 12 hours at the beach on my own, listening to music on headphones and perhaps taking time for a little bit of swimming as well.
Jacobsen: Who is your favourite author?
Soulios: I would have to chose between Alan Watts and Jordan Peterson.
Jacobsen: If money was no object, what would you do all day?
Soulios: Get long hours of quality sleep, write music, and take walks around the center of Larissa city where I live.
Jacobsen: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Soulios: I don’t know and I can’t predict. I’m satisfied with my life how it’s been already, despite my Bipolar Disorder condition. I strongly believe that serendipity will keep taking care of me and lead my life to places I can’t even imagine.
Jacobsen: Would you rather trade looks for intelligence or intelligence for looks?
Soulios: Either you believe it or not, intelligence is all about being prepared to devote your attentional resources to the tasks at hand. In terms of Biology and Epigenetics, the mind that scores at the ceiling of an I.Q. test does not differ at all with a mind that scores lower. It’s a difficult question, and beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. Moreover, having to chose would mean a person won’t have both looks and be intelligent simultaneously.
Jacobsen: What is the most daring thing you have done?
Soulios: Kissing my ex-ex-ex girlfriend while still strangers to each other, after 2 minutes of mutual intense starring.
Jacobsen: What was the last book you read?
Soulios: Man Of No Ego’s e-book titled “Man of No Ego”. It is available for anyone to listen to the respective audio-book on YouTube.
Jacobsen: What is your favourite childhood memory?
Soulios: Unboxing my first computer at age 8.
Jacobsen: How old were you when you learned that Santa wasn’t real?
Soulios: I’m too old and shy to answer this one, sincerely 🙂
Jacobsen: Who is the most brilliant person you know?
Soulios: Panagiotis Karabelas and Kenneth E. Ferrell.
Jacobsen: What three things do you think of the most each day?
Soulios: ahemmm…Facts. I have food, shelter and I’m still able to pay the bills despite the high maintenance cost of my home studio. Everything and everyone, except for my family and 3 besties are stuff that I don’t actually need.
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