If someone says "I have a shoe size of 16" would he come across as pretentious?
Would people with size 9.5 feel inferior enough to call such a person "pretentious"?
With all due respect, the "huge difference" is a matter of opinion. Both are characteristics largely based on genetics.
We have a difference of opinions when it comes to whether it's about "being offended" or not. Granted, English is not my native language, so I may miss some of the nuances. Still, if people feel differently about one feature characterizing a person compared to another, then there is a reason for those feelings. Perhaps "feelings of inferiority" is a better expression. It's a rather common reaction since cross-culturally humans tend to be intimidated by very intelligent individuals.
We do agree on the importance of valid argumentation.
When the poster ("Suckafree") mentioned his alleged IQ, he was replying to the original post about head shapes and skull sizes (bigger, heavier etc.) and his answer should be read in that context. Since you said you are studying for the 2nd BA, I can assume that you don't have a Ph.D. in psychology, and therefore should perhaps refrain from making psychological evaluations (or worse, statements) about people's motives. There are MANY different ways to interpret Suckafree's message and "seeking validation" is not the only one. It's the one that you choose.
"Pretentious" is a subjective value, thus it's a non-argument. You are free to feel that something fulfills the criteria for it in your perception, but it might be wise to remember, that an opinion is still just an opinion and probably doesn't reflect reality from another person's point of view.
"Can you not see that a random individual claiming a high IQ in this way comes across as pretentious?"
Yes, some people would interpret it like that. I tried to explain to you, that it's a matter of personal interpretation, which is a choice. Not an objective truth. There are multiple reasons why we interpret things the way we do. In our personal, subjective way.
As to your studies, I respect you for the fact that you are willing to educate yourself.
My point was related to the idea of "let's not try to make psychological profiling when we're not qualified to do so, have not met the person in question, and have not studied his/her personality. And even if we were/had, we should be careful and understand that we can be wrong in our opinions."
If someone says "I have a shoe size of 16" would he come across as pretentious? Would people with size 9.5 feel inferior enough to call such a person "pretentious"?
If someone has a high IQ and someone else is offended by it, then so be it. http://www.subzin.com/s/i'm+surrounded+by+idiots
With all due respect, the "huge difference" is a matter of opinion. Both are characteristics largely based on genetics.
We have a difference of opinions when it comes to whether it's about "being offended" or not. Granted, English is not my native language, so I may miss some of the nuances. Still, if people feel differently about one feature characterizing a person compared to another, then there is a reason for those feelings. Perhaps "feelings of inferiority" is a better expression. It's a rather common reaction since cross-culturally humans tend to be intimidated by very intelligent individuals.
We do agree on the importance of valid argumentation.
When the poster ("Suckafree") mentioned his alleged IQ, he was replying to the original post about head shapes and skull sizes (bigger, heavier etc.) and his answer should be read in that context. Since you said you are studying for the 2nd BA, I can assume that you don't have a Ph.D. in psychology, and therefore should perhaps refrain from making psychological evaluations (or worse, statements) about people's motives. There are MANY different ways to interpret Suckafree's message and "seeking validation" is not the only one. It's the one that you choose.
"Pretentious" is a subjective value, thus it's a non-argument. You are free to feel that something fulfills the criteria for it in your perception, but it might be wise to remember, that an opinion is still just an opinion and probably doesn't reflect reality from another person's point of view.
"Can you not see that a random individual claiming a high IQ in this way comes across as pretentious?"
Yes, some people would interpret it like that. I tried to explain to you, that it's a matter of personal interpretation, which is a choice. Not an objective truth. There are multiple reasons why we interpret things the way we do. In our personal, subjective way.
As to your studies, I respect you for the fact that you are willing to educate yourself.
My point was related to the idea of "let's not try to make psychological profiling when we're not qualified to do so, have not met the person in question, and have not studied his/her personality. And even if we were/had, we should be careful and understand that we can be wrong in our opinions."
"I wanted to expand my understanding..."
This mentality gets a "hats off" from me.