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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I encounter two types of very smart people a lot:

The type who are very engaged, listening to everything being said, asking questions, building on ideas as they come up, challenging assumptions, etc.

The type who say almost nothing but then when they do talk, say very insightful things.

I think it just depends on personality type. The quiet ones are stealth smart but then when you get a peak at how their brains work, it's intimidating. One of my best friends is like this. She is a huge introvert and doesn't volunteer much. But she's one of the smartest people I've ever met. [/quote]

Yes to all of this. One is me. One is DH. It's interesting to see it play out in work and social settings. Two totally different vibes.

I'll also add that smart people are generally already a step ahead of the conversation or situation, especially in their field of expertise. And beyond that, are making many connections to other experiences to pull into the conversation.

There is also a subset of very smart people who just have amazing memories for quotes, articles, authors, etc. and can repeat them verbatim. Though many of the people I've met who are like this have a photographic memory.[/quote]

Are people with photographic memory highly intelligent?
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I know someone with a near-photographic memory. It’s like having a bigger mental library to consult when a problem comes up. He’s had several jobs over the years in the same field, and remembers details about them all. It makes him a much better problem-solver. Memory is one attribute of intelligence, but you also need good processing speed and reading skills.[/quote]

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