Forget "IQ" for a second, because the word has too much baggage. Let's talk about learning ability, which is normally distributed and which IQ captures well but not perfectly.
Starting at age 25, a person two standard deviations above average in learning ability wants to learn mathematics from high school algebra to advanced college level, working 15 hours a week, every week, toward that goal. How long does it take them?
How much faster will a +3SD person learn? What about +4SD or higher? What are the actual measurable differences in learning ability at the tails?
If you have extraordinary learning ability, don't be afraid to share your experiences. I'm curious.
Starting at age 25, a person two standard deviations above average in learning ability wants to learn mathematics from high school algebra to advanced college level, working 15 hours a week, every week, toward that goal. How long does it take them?
How much faster will a +3SD person learn? What about +4SD or higher? What are the actual measurable differences in learning ability at the tails?
If you have extraordinary learning ability, don't be afraid to share your experiences. I'm curious.
