What was Einstein's estimated IQ? I heard it was 239.

Answer by greg
Submitted on 2/12/2004
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you guys are fags it dont matter wat ur age is. his iq was about 230. ok he took it at the age of 37. and you took yours at the age of 10, 12 and stuff like that. and if u say that his was 140. then omg! i must be able to figure out how to travle back in time cuz mine is 160! it matters how many answers you got on tha test. if you took tha same test as me and you got the same ammount of answers right as me u little 10 year old you would probubly have an iq of 190 or 195. see? it dosent matter the iq it matter the age. take it again when your 37 and see if u can get 230. cuz you wont be able to. by the way im 14. thank you you retards. u guys dont kno nuthing about iq's. you shouldnt even be writing in here. dumbasses.

Answer by Clever
Submitted on 2/13/2004
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Everybody thinks that Albert Einstein's IQ was very high, but this is definitely not the case, his adult IQ was just above 160. He was definitely a genius, but this was not primarily due to his IQ, but his amazing level on transcendental thinking. Transcendental (= raised, sublime) thinking means that he can raise his thinking (i.e. the paths it takes) above the ordinary level. Basically it means that he was extremely creative and imaginative. An IQ score is a combination of brain speed and brainpower. You have a certain amount of time to take an IQ test, but if you don't mind the time and just make the test and take more time than allowed, you can score up to 30 points higher. So Albert Einstein's IQ was just above 160 (which is also very high) but he takes his time and he raises his thinking to an amazing level and then you can compare him to somebody with an IQ of 200. So Einstein had a lot of brainpower but his brain speed compared to brainpower was low.

Answer by cendien
Submitted on 2/17/2004
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Alright, first of all to those reading these posts, take a look at the language used in them. For example: Clever up there has some interesting things to say, however, greg is just bashing everyone. The rest of you just seem to be comparing your IQs trying to prove whos better than who. Quit wasting your time. IQ isn't necessarily a reflection of really anything. That test doesn't take into consideration different variables. For example, your mood when you're taking the test, your ability to take tests, emotional difficulty from external events, etc. Again, its just a test. Don't think you're any smarter than the next guy because you have a higher score on your IQ test. Besides, how many of your tests are backed up by a doctor with some sort of degree in a science dealing with intelligence? I wouldn't consider it even valid unless you have that kind of support. Anyway, I realize this post is quite off topic but I feel it was necessary as this little board is filled with quite a few nonsense posts. People, don't waste your time trying to compare yourself to others, that just proves how much less you are. Be yourself, don't try to be better than anyone. Really, what's the point? By the way, I'm 3!! Hah, right... don't waste your time, really. See how pointless it is?

Answer by a questioning mind
Submitted on 2/17/2004
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Let me weigh in here. First, why listen to me? I took a psych testing course in college. I've taught at the college level for the last 22 years and given any number of tests, both standardized and those that I have written. I've also discussed these matters with my best friend, a cognitive psychologist. I can still quote my ACT scores, 28 composite, and my IQ score, 130. That score has been stable over the last 35+ years. I took tests in high school, college and very recently online. I hold a masters degree. I'm 47. Please consider a couple of things. First, standard IQ tests (Stanford-Binet, Wechsler) look at pattern recognition. All well and good, but it pretty much ignores other styles of intelligence (read Howard Gardner). And also, like many tests, your score tells nothing about how well you function in a real-world setting. Can you solve a problem when it's barking at you? And, the key indicator in my mind, can you ask a good question? It's not about knowing the answers; sooner or later you run out of those. You have to figure out the right question to ask. And my girlfriend has an IQ of 182. You want competition? Eat that.

Answer by Samhawk001
Submitted on 3/4/2004
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Who cares if Albert Einstein's IQ is 236 or not? It's just another way to segregate people. The world is full of nerds and dum-dums. WHO CARES??? A human is measured by his/her deeds in the world, not by the person's intellegence. So why is everybody so excited about IQs? You should only be worried about that stuff when you're applying 4 a job. Sure, I'm eager to find my intelligence quotient, but that'll only label me with the title of IQ FREAK. If you wanna know my opinion, Albert Einstein's IQ doesn't matter. He was just a very smart man who came up with the theory of relativity and the equation : E=MC2. That's all deal with it no need to have an argument over this matter. I'm 10 and this is one of my deepest thoughts. P.S. Greg has anger management problems. They're just kids. Also, he is a rotten bastard (in my opinion).

Answer by Josefine
Submitted on 3/10/2004
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I believe that your IQ can be altered at a dramatic affect dealing with the situation a person has, taking the IQ test. A person could sit there for an hour figuring out each problem as slow as they want and come out with an IQ of 170 or something. Also, how many times you take the test and possibly age can affect one IQ from another. A child could possible get a 130 and an adult could get a 130 but that child has more time for his/her mind to expand and learn while the adult has probebly reached his/her limit. So, because of this, one couldn't exactly realize his/her score in comparison to others (becuase lets face it, we are all comparison to ourselves ) if we don't have the same standards (age, time, how many times it has been taken, possibly mood, and level of education) for taking this test. And also, its extreamly tacky to have lots of people typing an impossibly high IQ score and giving an age for a child that can't realize Mexico from Canada.

Answer by Andy Law
Submitted on 3/11/2004
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All of you are talking a load of garbage. For example cat says his or her IQ is 1000. As far as Im concerned thats impossible! Parf your partially right Albert Einstein is the cleverest man that has walked on Earth, but only as far as records show. But his IQ is definitely not 223. Einsteins actual IQ was 196. I am certain of this, I am not just taking a complete guess like the rest of you are. And Samhawk001, the answer to your question is loads of people! Questioning mind, your cool! And by the way those of you who quoted about the language in these messages, I don't think you get the point of these messages, these messages are about Einsteins IQ. The same goes to those of you only talking about your IQ. chaosblizzard is correct the only real way of determining your IQ is by taking an official supervised IQ test. Whoever first brought up the fact about it doesn't matter about your age, you're correct - sorry I didn't mention your name so you can become world famous - because at the start of any good IQ test, you get asked your age and your IQ is age adjusted. My highest IQ is 174, so don't mess with my brain. 2nd, 149. 3rd, 136, 135, 135, 133. I'm 12, 13 on 31.07.04. IQ stands for Intelligence Quotient. If you want to respond to this message my e-mail is - andylaw31@hotmail.com - please respond if you have any questions. In the meantime try to give up talking a load of garbage! CIAO!(Italian for Bye and Hello)

Answer by Anonymous85
Submitted on 3/15/2004
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Einstein's IQ was predicted to be a little over 160. Only 1% of the population has an IQ over 135 with the average being 100. This is how they generally measure up: Intelligence Interval Cognitive Designation Common Possessors* 85 - 114 Average Pupils at junior high school 115 - 124 Above average Pupils at senior high school 125 - 134 Gifted University graduates 135 - 144 Highly gifted Intellectuals 145 - 154 Genius Professors 155 - 164 Genius Nobel Prize Winners 165 - 179 High genius 180 - 200 Highest genius >200 "Unmeasurable" genius I am a student of Physics (Cosmology and Astrophysics MSci) and Mathematics at University. My IQ was tested and I have only 136; I consider myself to be quite the intellectual as well. The highest IQ ever predicted was for a Poet/Writer from Germany called "Johann Wolfgang von Goethe". Hope this helps for the debate.

Answer by exigent
Submitted on 3/20/2004
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Wow. I have to agree with mitsi. I'm 17, have an IQ of 132. Not that it matters to me, because I put off doing the test until I felt I was emotionally mature to handle what I got back. And if Anonymous85 from March 13, 2004 was telling the truth (which looks fairly reasonable and believable), then I'll tell you right now, I am feeling quite smug. But, the difference between how I interpret my score and how an 8-year-old looks at it are two entirely different things altogether. Congratulations! You have an IQ of 160! You are a bona fide intellectual bad-ass! Go ahead, get a job at Lockheed and design the next new innovative jet that will solve the need for using fossil fuels. Or work at Affymetrix and help develop automated gene sequencing. Make a difference. Don't sit around in front of a computer screen and gloat about a number (one that's probably fallacious anyway). And don't forget, whenever people lie about their numerical standings on tests and such, they tend to round off to the 5 or ten spot, and generally are pulling a number out of their head that would try and make their answer more credible. I find it hard to believe the scores laid out here, but if you say so, alright. But 1000? Come on. You know, my dad is a smart guy. Got a 135, a masters in public administration, a handful of associates, but you know what he does? He's a system security analyst working with Raytheon. They're defense contractors for the government. I plan on going to college, earning a few degrees and such, and then perhaps get into vehicle interior customization. Do you know why? Because I don't want to work with a stuck-up, pretentious pin-head with a holier-than-thou attitude like many of the young children I've seen responding on this site. Yes, CHILDREN. You are not anywhere near my age, and yes, you might be able to comprehend mentally what is going on around you much better than your peers, but not emotionally. I look at the writings displayed on here, and it's almost like watching a bunch of elementary school children fight over which which Pokemon card is best. I mean, seriously, if you are so intelligent, GROW UP, and stop treating other people like inferiors. I went to this website, this http://www.maxpages.com/raindrops/IQ_score/ and if you look at the scores on there, they are relatively close for the seemingly huge gap some of you seem to think it is. Don't look at other people as a waste of you time, but as people who can't quite understand or comprehend what you can. Oh, and greg on 2/12, once you start calling names, you've lost the battle. Don't write back. Lots of love, Chris (exigent@caraudio.com)

Answer by Prometheus
Submitted on 3/28/2004
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Ugh. This board is so messed up. There are quasi-genius' telling people how to think. Weired little child-esque people telling me how great their 'IQ's are. Which, personally, I couldn't care less whether it is 80, or 210. It's totally irrelevant! To me, of course. I just want to know what Einsteins IQ was! Who, honestly cares if; "mi iq iz fuking 240 n im srter thn u" May I take a brief moment to attempt to decipher this. Long pause Dammit, the Germans used the Enigma machine. They should have just sent messages like that. Would've taken the Allies forever to crack the code. Sorry, I just have a thing against people who are 'srter thn u' Anyway, to the decent posts: Bravo! Apart from the irrevocably useless posts, nice thread. LUKEX (16) PS. Anybody ever reckon they'll create a Creativity Quotient test? Id' sure as hell like to take that one!

Answer by mandy_22
Submitted on 4/3/2004
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Hey Guys. I was just looking around on some sites for University etc, and I came across this post. I feel that some of you have very valid responses, while others are just sitting on here, trying to sound intelligent. Honestly, who cares what your IQ is. When will you ever be judged due to you IQ score in the world? Your fiance wont marry you because she found out your IQ score?...to be honest, IQ scoring is just another way for society to segragate those who are intellectually sound, from those who should just go back to their 9-5 jobs. Think of it this way, there are 2 men in a stadium with a lion. One man has an IQ of 89, weighing in at 250lbs, 6'4", while the other has an IQ of 155, weighing in at 140lbs, 5'10". Who would you place your bets on for most likely to survive? IQ testing is pointless, your IQ isn't likely to change once your brain has stopped developing, so why place a number on yourself that can degrade you? I think you should all just relax and stop freaking out at each other. You look like a bunch of children...even though some of you are.

Answer by Albert
Submitted on 5/2/2004
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C'mon people. You are throwing out numbers that make no sense. Most of the geniuses in the world must be on this board (those of you saying you have IQ'sof 165, 160 blahblahblah), because IQ'sof 130 or above are in the upper 2-3% percentile of the population. 160 is absolute genius. 130-140 is extremely high. The vast majority of the population is between 80-110. Check out the Stanford-Binet scale at http://maxpages.com/raindrops/IQ_score to read and weep. As for Einstein, I hear that there's a debate as to whether he actually took a test or not. But who knows? I'd say if you know you're intelligent, then you probably are. If you think you're intelligent but keep messing things up, then you're probably an idiot. If you post racist comments to this board, like "SomeGuy", not only are you an idiot, but you're mother's probably your second cousin and you answer to "Bubba". The IQ test is only a sliver of measure of a person's capability. Forget about your IQ as soon as possible, and learn as much as you can.

Answer by Anonymous Commentator
Submitted on 5/3/2004
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Although IQ is an accurate measurer of inductive reasoning ideally, it has no merit for analytical minds such as Einstein. As a child, he reportedly scored 123, and an estimated projection of a thirty point gain is expected in maturity, so we can assume his adult score would have been ca. 153. However, he had a habit of taking an unusual amount of time for each visual and mathematical problem to analyze every possible angle and even to create some new one. Thus, he scored essentially lower than what he might have gotten as a normal test-taker. In essence, the maximum IQ for any person to logically function in the original test was 200, so this could not have been an accurate estimate of Einstein's IQ. He was somewhat equal to Lincoln's reported IQ of 189. This would seem somewhat more of a believable number. Let us not forget that each number above 165 is exponentially harder to attain in the true versions of IQ tests, so anything over 180 is EXTREMELY RARE (1 out of a billion).

Answer by Anonymous Commentator
Submitted on 5/3/2004
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Although IQ is an accurate measurer of inductive reasoning ideally, it has no merit for analytical minds such as Einstein. As a child, he reportedly scored 123, and an estimated projection of a thirty point gain is expected in maturity, so we can assume his adult score would have been ca. 153. However, he had a habit of taking an unusual amount of time for each visual and mathematical problem to analyze every possible angle and even to create some new one. Thus, he scored essentially lower than what he might have gotten as a normal test-taker. In essence, the maximum IQ for any person to logically function in the original test was 200, so this could not have been an accurate estimate of Einstein's IQ. He was somewhat equal to Lincoln's reported IQ of 189. This would seem somewhat more of a believable number. Let us not forget that each number above 165 is exponentially harder to attain in the true versions of IQ tests, so anything over 180 is EXTREMELY RARE (1 out of a billion).

Answer by Albert E.
Submitted on 5/6/2004
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---HIS INTELIGENCE--- Everybody thinks that Albert Einstein's IQ was very high, but this is deffinitly not the case, his adult IQ was just above 160. He was deffinitly a genius, but this was not primarily due to his IQ, but his amazing level on transcendental thinking. Transcendental (= raised, sublime) thinking means that he can raise his thinking (i.e. the paths it takes) above the ordinary level. Basically it means that he was extremely creative and imaginative. An IQ score is a combination of brainspeed and brainpower. You have a certain amount of time to take an IQ test, but if you don't mind the time and just make the test and take more time than allowed, you can score up to 30 points higher. So Albert Einstein's IQ was just above 160 (which is also very high) but he takes his time and he raises his thinking to an amazing level and then you can compare him to somebody with an IQ of 200. So Einstein had a lot of brainpower but his brainspeed compared to brainpower was low.

Answer by Yuki
Submitted on 5/13/2004
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look just because you can pick up on math or science or whatever easy and have a high IQ, doesn't' mean anything because some of the most average people in the world are successful ,because they try, not because they're geniuses. Plus, the IQ test is a personal test, most, not all but most, jobs any person will ever attain will be in group work, and you cant take a measurement for social activities with a scientific test. Anyways I'm 17 and my IQ is irrelevant to anyone here so it won't be said, but I happen to be an average student with an above average IQ, because I don't work well in groups and I'm one of the most athletic, lazy, motherf*@!ers you'll ever see so stop arguing about your IQ...It won't help you get a job or get ahead, and it won't help your social life to brag so just stop with the comparisons

Answer by u guys are all dumb lol
Submitted on 5/18/2004
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ok lemme break it down for ya. iq has NOTHING to do with age or sex it has to do with time and time only it is based on how fast u can process information not how smart u are. if u can do complex math problems or even a simple multiplication problem that would normally require a calculator u see it is about ur neuron'sand how fast they can put information together. basically u creating a short cut in distance between how far it must travel therefore cutting the time in half it is like when u get a 30 seconds of extreme unreality like if ur eating and u see a fork fall off the table u see it falling at an incredibly slow rate and u try to grab it but u are still moving the same rate u see it as faster but if someone else was to view it from a different perspective it would be a normal rate of moving ur hand from point A to point B. thats all i got to say. please feel free to TRY to correct me but it is just plain fact and opinion will never dominate fact. sorry for my spelling

Answer by bssttttttttttttttttsssssssr
Submitted on 5/27/2004
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Answer by yutvtyj i got an IQ of 197 and I'm 14! beat that!!!! Answer by bssttttttttttttttttsssssssr I think yutvtyj'sactualiq puts him in the retarded range Answer by tim bssssssssstttttttttrrr IS GAY!!! Answer by tim for god sake no one is telling the truth about there IQ. is it a new fashion to have a high IQ??? I'm being honest. mine is 111 and I'm 14. It is normal for people in this particular forum to slander each other who claim to have high iq but out of all the people to defend, tim decides to defend a hypothetical 14 year old genius (and there are alot in this forum). And then tim goes on to state he is 14 years old. Coincidence aint it.

Answer by YUVAL SUCKS
Submitted on 6/18/2004
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Quote: Answer by Yuval Submitted on 6/18/2004 My Conclusion of this forum: It's way off topic. It's about Einstein's IQ, not your IQ!! People are acting stupid, insulting each other, and saying that they have an IQ of 99999(These on-line IQ tests give you 100 points for participating). The maximum possible IQ is 769 because all the neurons will be active. In other words, everyone except Prometheus, me, and a few others, can drop dead and go to hell!!! Oh, and my former ""a priori" of time" can drop dead, but you're to stupid to know what that means!!!!!!! Before that you went to state: Quote: Answer by Yuval Submitted on 6/17/2004 I am an intellectual and a child prodigy. At four, I took a supervised IQ test, and got 140. My dad is a math professor, I get straight A's, I skipped 7th grade, and got placed in the most superior part of 8th (Level 4). I even correct my mom's spelling! Beat that!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If im not wrong those two previous statements were written by YOU. In the first one you state that we should stop stating our IQ and then in the second you continue to state your iq. In the first on you criticise people on this forum for insulting each other and in that same statement you insult everyone in this forum in saying that "we should all go to hell" You are a retard who doesnt know what he/she is saying. The retards on this forum are waaaaay too good for you. Oh yea, Youre name needs a spellcheck.

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