Conversation with Andrei-Emanuel Udriște on Family, Tests, and Meaning: Member, Glia Society (1)
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Journal: In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal
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Volume Numbering: 12
Issue Numbering: 3
Section: A
Theme Type: Idea
Theme Premise: “Outliers and Outsiders”
Theme Part: 31
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Individual Publication Date: July 15, 2024
Issue Publication Date: September 1, 2024
Author(s): Scott Douglas Jacobsen
Word Count: 1,211
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International Standard Serial Number (ISSN): 2369-6885
*Please see the footnotes, bibliography, and citations, after the publication.*
*Updated March 16, 2025.*
Abstract
Andrei-Emanuel Udriște (27-years-old) is a member of CATHOLIQ, Glia, Grand-IQ (Grand Elite), HELLIQ, Milenija, OLYMPIQ, Tetra, UltimaIQ, Universal Genius, VeNuS. He has interested in anime, chess, hand grip training, manga, puzzles, video games. He is a software engineer. Udriște discusses: family; school; high intelligence; intelligence tests; scores; profound intelligence; meaning; and love.
Keywords: background, Christians, circumstances, culture, definitive, education, embraced, exuberant, geography, high-range, intelligence, introverted, language, measure, notable, pastime, placements, profound, religion, scores.
Conversation with Andrei-Emanuel Udriște on Family, Tests, and Meaning: Member, Glia Society (1)
Scott Douglas Jacobsen: What was the family background, e.g., geography, culture, language, and religion or lack thereof?
Andrei-Emanuel Udriște: Though unusual as this may seem, my upbringing is modest, having been born and raised in a poverty-stricken family along with my four younger siblings in a small village in the Romanian countryside.
My parents had no education beyond high school. When it comes to religion, they were both Christians, a faith I neither wholly embraced nor entirely dismissed as of yet.
Jacobsen: How was the experience with peers and schoolmates as a child and an adolescent?
Udriște: In my early years, I started talking later than the other children. While my schoolmates were reciting poems, I was still grappling with counting to ten.
As a child, I was especially exuberant and restless. Once I began speaking, I rarely ceased, often inserting myself into conversations and activities without a care for whether my presence was welcomed.
However, as I matured, my demeanor shifted, possibly influenced by certain circumstances. I became increasingly introverted and socially anxious, traits that have continued to define my personality to this day.
I eventually became an agreeable yet markedly unsociable individual, preferring to stay unobtrusive and avoid drawing attention to myself.
Jacobsen: Question: When was high intelligence discovered for you?
Udriște: I encountered high-range intelligence tests around the age of 18 (now 27). This coincided with my belated access to a computer and the internet. It was then that I discovered Theodosis Prousalis’ Numerical Sequences Contest from 2015, which I recall solving during class.
I prepared my submission in a matter of days and reached out to Mr. Prousalis, inquiring if a workaround for the entry fee was possible, as I had neither my own money nor a bank account. He graciously agreed to correct my submission free of charge, and I ultimately secured 4th place in the contest.
Reflecting back, I realize that my interest in challenging puzzles, such as Sudoku, started much earlier. From as far back as I can remember, starting with the early school years, I would often tackle challenging puzzles during class. It feels bittersweetly nostalgic now to think back on how my greatest dream then was to possess a Sudoku book, sparing me the effort of sourcing puzzles.
In essence, IQ tests merely formalized what had always been a natural part of my routine.
Jacobsen: Question: What is the purpose of intelligence tests to you?
Udriște: To me, intelligence tests serve as a mere pastime. The pursuit of a definitive, uncontested measure of one’s intelligence is, in my view, a vain and futile endeavor.
One’s innate intelligence cannot be augmented by taking more tests, nor is there merit in obtaining inflated scores through dishonest means. I believe that an individual’s true capabilities will shine through their actions.
Thus, for me, these tests have largely supplanted my lifelong passion for solving logic puzzles — a pursuit that has intrigued me since childhood. For as long as I can recall, I’ve taken such tests for fun and intellectual challenge. I have always favored culture-fair, highly difficult and imaginative tests.
Jacobsen: What have been some of the tests taken and scores earned (with standard deviations) for you?
Udriște: I have achieved notable scores and placements on a range of reputable tests:
by Paul Cooijmans:
Associative LIMIT: 76/90, IQ 170 (SD 15), 1st place
Test For Genius: 53/87, IQ 179 (SD 15), 1st place
by Ivan Ivec:
SPEED: 27/30, IQ 172 (SD 15), 1st place
LSHR: 20.5/30, IQ 172 (SD 15), 3rd place
by Theodosis Prousalis:
NSC: 44/50, IQ 164 (SD 15), 4th place
by Mislav Predavec:
Esoterica: 12/32, IQ 161 (SD 15), 2nd place
I would highlight that the combined effort expended to solve these tests is modest compared to the intellectual labor invested in designing my own numerical test, Numerus Strictus Logicae 36, which I published this year.
Jacobsen: Question: Is profound intelligence necessary for genius?
Udriște: No, profound intelligence is not a requisite for genius, although it may be more pertinent in certain fields.
This taps into a more pressing question: what exactly is intelligence itself? Its complex and multi-faceted nature leads to varying interpretations. I personally view intelligence as an innate capacity for deep thought, insight, comprehension, and reasoning — traits I have employed in solving I.Q. tests. Yet, as Dr. Ivan Ivec notes, “we do not fully understand what constitutes intelligence, especially when measuring away from the mean,” underscoring the limitations of I.Q. tests.
Intelligence alone remains too simplistic a criterion to draw clear comparisons between individuals. There are people with immense creativity or an incredible knack for a certain skill, and they need not be profoundly intelligent to excel in what they do.
Jacobsen: Question: What political philosophy makes some sense, even the most workable sense to you?
Udriște: I have never shown any interest whatsoever in political affairs.
Politicians often fail to inspire confidence, and I recognize a pervasive undercurrent of corruption in the political arena.
To me, those in power are simply there; their lives do not warrant my concern.
One could argue here that these individuals shape our livelihoods and, thus, merit our engagement. To which I would answer that, while acknowledging this truth, I perceive my influence as negligible. Consequently, I find it unproductive to invest significant time and effort in staying abreast of political developments.
Jacobsen: Question: What do you make of the mystery and transience of life?
Udriște: The enigma and impermanence of life have long intrigued thinkers throughout history, yet a definitive consensus eludes us. I cannot claim to offer novel insights, nor am I particularly attuned to philosophical musings. To the best of my knowledge, I should be keenly aware of life’s fleeting nature and strive to live it meaningfully to the best of my capacity.
Jacobsen: Question: What provides meaning in life for you?
Udriște: I’m relieved you limit this to me, adding specificity to an otherwise very challenging question. The answer is simple, as I myself am an individual of modest inclinations. Meaning for me is defined by striving to be a good friend to those close to me, continuously learning to build better character, and challenging myself intellectually along the way.
Jacobsen: Question: What is love to you?
Udriște: Love, to me, is epitomized by unwavering support and genuine care during times of profound struggle.
During an extended period of me grappling with severe depression, a friend I met on Discord through a game many years ago noticed something was amiss and stood by me, offering constant check-ins and heartfelt conversations. He assured me that he would always be there and never abandon me. This emotional support was precisely what I needed most at that time. The care he showed made me feel special, significant, and, in a sense, “loved.” As time passed, he remained true to his word, and to this day, he is my closest friend.
If we are to talk about romantic love, it would be hard for me to say, as there would be no prior personal experience to speak of. As an admittedly idealistic person, I would imagine meeting someone of the opposite sex who is extraordinarily special to me. However, I recognize the unlikelihood of this happening, which is why I have never taken the time to contemplate it.
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Citations
American Medical Association (AMA 11th Edition): Jacobsen S. Conversation with Andrei-Emanuel Udriște on Family, Tests, and Meaning: Member, Glia Society (1). July 2024; 12(3). http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/udriște-1
American Psychological Association (APA 7th Edition): Jacobsen, S. (2024, July 15). Conversation with Andrei-Emanuel Udriște on Family, Tests, and Meaning: Member, Glia Society (1). In-Sight Publishing. 12(3).
Brazilian National Standards (ABNT): JACOBSEN, S. Conversation with Andrei-Emanuel Udriște on Family, Tests, and Meaning: Member, Glia Society (1). In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal, Fort Langley, v. 12, n. 3, 2024.
Chicago/Turabian, Author-Date (17th Edition): Jacobsen, Scott. 2024. “Conversation with Andrei-Emanuel Udriște on Family, Tests, and Meaning: Member, Glia Society (1).” In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal 12, no. 3 (Summer). http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/udriște-1.
Chicago/Turabian, Notes & Bibliography (17th Edition): Jacobsen, S “Conversation with Andrei-Emanuel Udriște on Family, Tests, and Meaning: Member, Glia Society (1).” In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal 12, no. 3 (July 2024).http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/udriște-1.
Harvard: Jacobsen, S. (2024) ‘Conversation with Andrei-Emanuel Udriște on Family, Tests, and Meaning: Member, Glia Society (1)’, In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal, 12(3). <http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/udriște-1>.
Harvard (Australian): Jacobsen, S 2024, ‘Conversation with Andrei-Emanuel Udriște on Family, Tests, and Meaning: Member, Glia Society (1)’, In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal, vol. 12, no. 3, <http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/udriște-1>.
Modern Language Association (MLA, 9th Edition): Jacobsen, Scott. “Conversation with Andrei-Emanuel Udriște on Family, Tests, and Meaning: Member, Glia Society (1).” In-Sight: Independent Interview-Based Journal, vo.12, no. 3, 2024, http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/udriște-1.
Vancouver/ICMJE: Scott J. Conversation with Andrei-Emanuel Udriște on Family, Tests, and Meaning: Member, Glia Society (1) [Internet]. 2024 Jul; 12(3). Available from: http://www.in-sightpublishing.com/udriște-1.
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