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Did college make you feel more or less intelligent?

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Videokameras on 04 December 2013

Information is fun, college is awesome



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Akvod on 04 December 2013
chocoloco said:

It is pretty much proven that college will make you think the average human is more intelligent than they are really. I felt college was humbling too, everyone seemed capable of deep thinking. Hell, it is a requirement to pass. It did not make me fell dumb, just that there are a lot of really smart people out there. Working only is not as fun as college and my coworkers are less fun, and intelligent.


Eh, I disagree. College made me realize more how much bullshit there is in the world. I mean, after my freshman year in college I felt like I was given a lens that let me see all the conspiracy bullshit out there. For me, being able to evaluate how sound an idea is was probably the most important lesson I learned. Also, college made me realize that 1) a majority of the people don't know the basic things you learn in introductory classes 2) that you didn't know the basic things you learn introductory classes before you took it and that you probably still don't know afterwards when you forget them.



fighter on 04 December 2013

It teaches you the standards of knowledge


Some will be disappointed, others enlightened, it all depends on the expectations really.


The diploma can make a huge difference in your life / career, depending on the field and if you really stay in it.



Wright on 04 December 2013
Akvod said:
Wright said:

College is there to prove how meaningless is the educational system.


The irony...


Exactly.



TheLastStarFighter on 04 December 2013

College taught me one of more important life lessons, that I should always strive to not consider myself more - or less - intelligent than anyone I interact with.



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fighter on 04 December 2013
Akvod said:
chocoloco said:

It is pretty much proven that college will make you think the average human is more intelligent than they are really. I felt college was humbling too, everyone seemed capable of deep thinking. Hell, it is a requirement to pass. It did not make me fell dumb, just that there are a lot of really smart people out there. Working only is not as fun as college and my coworkers are less fun, and intelligent.


Eh, I disagree. College made me realize more how much bullshit there is in the world. I mean, after my freshman year in college I felt like I was given a lens that let me see all the conspiracy bullshit out there. For me, being able to evaluate how sound an idea is was probably the most important lesson I learned. Also, college made me realize that 1) a majority of the people don't know the basic things you learn in introductory classes 2) that you didn't know the basic things you learn introductory classes before you took it and that you probably still don't know afterwards when you forget them.

Fully agreed, 

A french sociologist/ philosopher defined science it as a martial art. Basically you learn how high level fighting is made so you can better counter it yourself.



chocoloco on 04 December 2013
Akvod said:
chocoloco said:

It is pretty much proven that college will make you think the average human is more intelligent than they are really. I felt college was humbling too, everyone seemed capable of deep thinking. Hell, it is a requirement to pass. It did not make me fell dumb, just that there are a lot of really smart people out there. Working only is not as fun as college and my coworkers are less fun, and intelligent.


Eh, I disagree. College made me realize more how much bullshit there is in the world. I mean, after my freshman year in college I felt like I was given a lens that let me see all the conspiracy bullshit out there. For me, being able to evaluate how sound an idea is was probably the most important lesson I learned. Also, college made me realize that 1) a majority of the people don't know the basic things you learn in introductory classes 2) that you didn't know the basic things you learn introductory classes before you took it and that you probably still don't know afterwards when you forget them.

I do not disagree with you. I was just stating that research has proven that you will feel like people are more intelligent than they are in college. When everyone you associate with is intelligent you have a sense that a lot of people are intelligent. I really do not know what to make of the rest of your statement. It seems like your not feeling good about college at the moment. Good luck.



fighter on 04 December 2013
TheLastStarFighter said:
College taught me one of more important life lessons, that I should always strive to not consider myself more - or less - intelligent than anyone I interact with.

sounds like taoism college lol



Turkish on 04 December 2013

why u need college when u have wikipedia dude



Akvod on 04 December 2013
chocoloco said:
Akvod said:
chocoloco said:

It is pretty much proven that college will make you think the average human is more intelligent than they are really. I felt college was humbling too, everyone seemed capable of deep thinking. Hell, it is a requirement to pass. It did not make me fell dumb, just that there are a lot of really smart people out there. Working only is not as fun as college and my coworkers are less fun, and intelligent.


Eh, I disagree. College made me realize more how much bullshit there is in the world. I mean, after my freshman year in college I felt like I was given a lens that let me see all the conspiracy bullshit out there. For me, being able to evaluate how sound an idea is was probably the most important lesson I learned. Also, college made me realize that 1) a majority of the people don't know the basic things you learn in introductory classes 2) that you didn't know the basic things you learn introductory classes before you took it and that you probably still don't know afterwards when you forget them.

I do not disagree with you. I was just stating that research has proven that you will feel like people are more intelligent than they are in college. When everyone you associate with is intelligent you have a sense that a lot of people are intelligent. I really do not know what to make of the rest of your statement. It seems like your not feeling good about college at the moment. Good luck.


Well, basically college makes me feel like every single person in the world is an idiot, including me.

I remember way back doing a college interview for Columbia University of something, and basically the whole conversation was about the alumni's belief in herbal medicine and shit.