Brains / IQ and wealth

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Actually, it hasn't. IIRC there has been shown a 5 point difference on average between those who classify themselves as religious and those who do not. This is not a strong correlation - you'd expect a smart atheist to understand what "strong correlation" means

Religion and politics transcend brains (take that how you prefer )

Religion is a broad term. My reference was to the 'dogmatic' religious types. i.e. God talks to me on a daily basis. Buddhism, although without a God, I have a lot more appreciation of the followers.

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IQ is a dodgy concept - anyone who thinks it's real, has a low one

Mensa declined your membership then?

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It's a state. Like time it doesn't really exist continuously.

How could you ever recognise happiness without ever experiencing sadness?

People who are depressed are often very intelligent, they have a stronger real world view. And the world is an awful place right now. If anything they are more rational than most.

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How could you ever recognise happiness without ever experiencing sadness?

People who are depressed are often very intelligent, they have a stronger real world view. And the world is an awful place right now. If anything they are more rational than most.

Grey Munich weather and cramped one-bed flat getting you down, eh?
Don't worry, something will turn up!