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the bell curve is a good book to read on intelligence
carnifex knifeworks said:
I've met lots of stupid people that have no idea they're stupid. I think large portion of it boils down to critical thinking, which is something a lot of people struggle with.

It's difficult to measure, because it's not just a matter of standardized tests, math skills, reading comprehension, IQ, etc.

I'd be willing to bet that the average intelligence of America is shockingly low.

It also depends on your definition of intelligence.
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I’ve debated sharing this a couple of times but I consider some of you almost like friends and this is such a supportive group in general I really appreciate the atmosphere so I’m going to.

Near the end of May my wife was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome which is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks your peripheral nervous system causing progressive paralysis starting in your extremities and progressing inwards. In my wife’s case she had a severe enough case it caused her stop breathing on her own and she had to be placed on a ventilator, intubated, and eventually get a tracheostomy and feeding tube. She was in the ICU for a full month and finally got out a few days ago and moved to a respiratory acute care unit. She is starting to be able to breathe with less support but is still mostly paralyzed and will have to move to an inpatient hospital rehab for a few months and likely to another less acute rehab after that. It’s unlikely she’ll be home this summer, possible this fall, possibly even early next year but the good news is she has a pretty good prognosis for eventually making a full recovery. I’m still working more or less full time on top of being dad to our kids and her husband and medical proxy, going in to see her every other day, so I’m stretched pretty thin these days. It’s hard but family and friends have stepped up to help in an incredible way and I am grateful for that.
 
Burke said:
I’ve debated sharing this a couple of times but I consider some of you almost like friends and this is such a supportive group in general I really appreciate the atmosphere so I’m going to.

Near the end of May my wife was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome which is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks your peripheral nervous system causing progressive paralysis starting in your extremities and progressing inwards. In my wife’s case she had a severe enough case it caused her stop breathing on her own and she had to be placed on a ventilator, intubated, and eventually get a tracheostomy and feeding tube. She was in the ICU for a full month and finally got out a few days ago and moved to a respiratory acute care unit. She is starting to be able to breathe with less support but is still mostly paralyzed and will have to move to an inpatient hospital rehab for a few months and likely to another less acute rehab after that. It’s unlikely she’ll be home this summer, possible this fall, possibly even early next year but the good news is she has a pretty good prognosis for eventually making a full recovery. I’m still working more or less full time on top of being dad to our kids and her husband and medical proxy, going in to see her every other day, so I’m stretched pretty thin these days. It’s hard but family and friends have stepped up to help in an incredible way and I am grateful for that.
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Wow. Sorry to hear that, but I'm glad the prognosis is positive. Hope she makes a speedy and full recovery.
 
Burke said:
I’ve debated sharing this a couple of times but I consider some of you almost like friends and this is such a supportive group in general I really appreciate the atmosphere so I’m going to.

Near the end of May my wife was diagnosed with Guillain Barre Syndrome which is an autoimmune disease in which your immune system attacks your peripheral nervous system causing progressive paralysis starting in your extremities and progressing inwards. In my wife’s case she had a severe enough case it caused her stop breathing on her own and she had to be placed on a ventilator, intubated, and eventually get a tracheostomy and feeding tube. She was in the ICU for a full month and finally got out a few days ago and moved to a respiratory acute care unit. She is starting to be able to breathe with less support but is still mostly paralyzed and will have to move to an inpatient hospital rehab for a few months and likely to another less acute rehab after that. It’s unlikely she’ll be home this summer, possible this fall, possibly even early next year but the good news is she has a pretty good prognosis for eventually making a full recovery. I’m still working more or less full time on top of being dad to our kids and her husband and medical proxy, going in to see her every other day, so I’m stretched pretty thin these days. It’s hard but family and friends have stepped up to help in an incredible way and I am grateful for that.
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Please remember to try to take care of yourself, Sir. Life can be incredibly challenging and unpredictable. My thoughts are with you and your family. 💙
 
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