Money vs Intelligence

If they're going to extend that, doesn't this mean that Justin Bieber (of "what is German?" and "Anne was a great girl" fame) is a lot more intelligent than us, given that he probably has more money?

Not really sure what you're asking.

Intelligence=/= good job & money.

The most intelligent person I know is 40 years old, doesn't work, lives in a small flat but earns his money solely from gambling, which is just enough to fund his lifestyle of swanning around playing golf and drinking.

I'm not especially intelligent but have a good job cos I worked hard at passing exams and am likely to earn a lot of money in my lifetime.

But in all fairness, to get from being some unknown to a huge pop-star doesn't take just anyone- I think he's much cleverer than he lets off.
And if you seriously think he didn't know what Germany was, that clearly shows he is more intelligent than you are.

Sorry

I'm just wondering what people make of it when somebody says something like "My mate got a first and laughed at my lower degree, now they're not working and I have a decent job."

Thanks for your reply

Not really sure what you're asking.

Intelligence=/= good job & money.

The most intelligent person I know is 40 years old, doesn't work, lives in a small flat but earns his money solely from gambling, which is just enough to fund his lifestyle of swanning around playing golf and drinking.

I'm not especially intelligent but have a good job cos I worked hard at passing exams and am likely to earn a lot of money in my lifetime.

What sort of gambling?

I don't completely know, but I do know it includes betting against home favourites with large sums in order to get better odds. Also he bets consistently and constantly, therefore hedging his bets.

Interesting. This is how I make a living, too.

Good for you. I wouldn't be able to deal with the stress and unpredictability of it all. I need my monthly salary.

It takes luck mostly.

Do you seriously think he knew?

What about his Anne Frank thing? That was downright offensive, and didn't endear him to anyone.

Yeh, it's not for everyone. The Pareto principle applies to gambling so you find yourself treading water for about 10 months every year.

I have a lot of cash, but I can forget about ever getting a mortgage or finance for any purchases I wish to make.

It becomes less stressful with experience. I'm beyond getting upset about what happens during a match as there's nothing I can do to influence it, but I still know if I've made a good bet - this is less subjective than it was years ago.

I don't think it does. It takes talent- not necessarily at singing, but at playing the industry. At noticing demand and supplying. If it was easy, anyone could do it.

Yes, I seriously think he knows what germany is.

You really think Justin Bieber was aware of what he was doing? I reckon he and his mum just decided to upload some of his videos because they liked them and wanted to take a shot at stardom, like loads of better musicians do who vanish into nothing. I doubt he was even familiar with the term "supply and demand".

I don't think we're going to get anywhere with the Germany debate.

Again, yes I think Bieber is conscious of what he is doing. I know it's popular and 'cool' to hit at him because he's so popular, but have you ever considered that he isn't mentally deficient, and is only acting that way to give himself a career? Look at Miley Cyrus- her career was dependant on her being a chld, so when she stopped being a child she needed a new lease of life. Her 'losing the plot' gave her so much attention, that now she has a huge career.

Bad publicity is still publicity.

Even if you're right, it's not an intellectually demanding choice to make, being a bit "naughty" for attention or going "off the rails". Kids regularly do it in high schools for social status. It's not really in the same intellectual league as getting a Field's medal in mathematics, and most Field's medalists have far less money than Bieber. Which goes to show that money isn't entirely correlated with intelligence.

But there's a fine line between 'publicity' and '****ing up'.

But you're saying that if your theory is right, it shows it. We haven't proved it- you just believe what you say and think that constitutes fact.