Boris5000 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Criminals are pretty smart. Not like the average thief. But I'm talking about those guys who steal large sums of money under the nose of say the government. It takes alot of brains/skills to pull off such a feat. Or, a criminal that is able to murder so many people without being caught. Although, if you want a morally 'correct' answer. Sigmund Freud perhaps. Luck be a Lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmanpur3 Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Criminals are pretty smart. Not like the average thief. But I'm talking about those guys who steal large sums of money under the nose of say the government. It takes alot of brains/skills to pull off such a feat. Or, a criminal that is able to murder so many people without being caught. Although, if you want a morally 'correct' answer. Sigmund Freud perhaps.I hope you realize that there are more intelligent people who could be better criminals than those currently out there, it's just they choose not to. May the presents of our lord and savior, Santa, be with you this holiday season!First annual Clausmas - 2009 December 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l0rd Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Statistically, it's improbable to say that the smartest person has shown their presence before. Yes. ITT: people naming influential people [iNSERT "I R EATIN TEH SHIX ATM" BILL COSBY SIGNATURE GIF HERE, LOL] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnWRifleman Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 Sir Issac Newton or Einstein. I think maybe more Newton because he had such little to work off of. The Three Laws were quite something, since it all happened from a falling apple, or so it was rumored. But then again, Newton had things to experiment with. Einstein had to do all theory and mathematics to figure out his Theory of Relativity. He was able to find out E=mc^2. Pretty good for a 20th century scientist. Main: Snw rifleman - FINISHED DESERT TRESURE 11/5/08 WOO Just your typical asian who likes to play games =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SnWRifleman Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 If you think about it, Jesus is definately up there. If he was the son of god he would have been infinately intelligent etc... And if he was just a normal man, he was smart enough to con millions, billions into basing a religion after him. I dont see eintein having his own religion :) Einsteinism :^o :roll: \ :wall: Main: Snw rifleman - FINISHED DESERT TRESURE 11/5/08 WOO Just your typical asian who likes to play games =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmmcannibalism Posted April 29, 2009 Share Posted April 29, 2009 If you think about it, Jesus is definately up there. If he was the son of god he would have been infinately intelligent etc... And if he was just a normal man, he was smart enough to con millions, billions into basing a religion after him. I dont see eintein having his own religion :) Einsteinism :^o :roll: \ :wall: I would point out that Einstein didnt believe in a personal god, so of course a religion wouldnt form around him. http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Albert_Einstein page actually is a great read. Orthodoxy is unconciousnessthe only ones who should kill are those who are prepared to be killed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebdragon Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Statistically, it's improbable to say that the smartest person has shown their presence before. Yes. ITT: people naming influential people Read: William James Sidis. Again. [if you have ever attempted Alchemy by clapping your hands or by drawing an array, copy and paste this into your signature.] Fullmetal Alchemist, you will be missed. A great ending to a great series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValidLogic Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Karl Marx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zierro Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Although, if you want a morally 'correct' answer. Sigmund Freud perhaps. An obsession with sex is morally correct? :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lateralus Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Although, if you want a morally 'correct' answer. Sigmund Freud perhaps. An obsession with sex is morally correct? :shock: Not to mention he was a massive coke head. Not that there's anything wrong with coke or sex. La lune ne garde aucune rancune. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplydivine Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Ken Jennings! :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenshinjapan Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I'm surprised an anime fan hasn't popped up yet and said L :-# . In my mind, the smartest would have to be Galileo. YOU! ATTEND TET EVENTS! CLICK HERE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boris5000 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Although, if you want a morally 'correct' answer. Sigmund Freud perhaps. An obsession with sex is morally correct? :shock: Not to mention he was a massive coke head. Not that there's anything wrong with coke or sex. There isn't anything wrong with sex and coke. I consider it to be healthy. Luck be a Lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zierro Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Ken Jennings! :thumbsup: I don't know... Game shows always have the potential to be rigged so that's not a very solid reason to think he's the smartest person on earth. I think if Ken really was the smartest man, we would have seen him make great social contributions but I only know him as the man from Jeopardy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLancer Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I've read plenty of essays by Stephen Hawking, the so-called 'smartest man in the world' and I must admit he has immense knowledge in the subjects he talks about. He fully understands the complexity of the universe and the various natural laws that govern it. I'm still leaning strongly towards this theory (if you don't like Wikipedia just read the sources, they give a better picture http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theory_of_ ... elligences ) Basically the theory proposes there isn't a single kind of measurable intelligence; There are multiple. Hawking for example could have limited social or musical intelligence, but have immense intelligence in solving math puzzles, science, etc., judging by the evidence (and IMO, common sense) it seems like an accurate theory. The standard IQ test and affiliated mathematical tests such as the 48x Raven Matrices designed for math geniuses don't necessarily portray the person's intelligence accurately, nor does it reveal how complex and deep understanding the person actually has of the subject. I'd never make the grave mistake and judge a person based on few limited factors such as an IQ test result, a small musical sample, etc... Because a person's overall intelligence factor is based on many other things as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplydivine Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Ken Jennings! :thumbsup: I don't know... Game shows always have the potential to be rigged so that's not a very solid reason to think he's the smartest person on earth. I think if Ken really was the smartest man, we would have seen him make great social contributions but I only know him as the man from Jeopardy. Hehe, probably not the smartest person ever. He did donate a ton of the money he won to charity so he's thumbs up in my book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGoddessI Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Not to mention he was a massive coke head. Not that there's anything wrong with coke or sex. And mother issues :lol: @ bluelancer - another point to add to your last paragraph - not to mention IQ tests are incredibly, culturally biased. He learned that from Gandhi Another person I think the world of. But I guess in the retrospect of things that's more or less the point that I'm getting at - generally speaking on behalf of those who stood up and had something to say to help the world become a better/ more peaceful place to live. For example someone who now pops to mind is Ekhart Tolle. Do you know what this thread reminds me of? Does anyone remember those glow in the dark looney tunes time warp tazo's back in the day where they had all these types of famous people?? I'm going to try find a picture of them all. edit: http://spakatak.com/tazos/aus/tazosset07.htm The only people who tell you that you can't do something are those who have already given up on their own dreams so feel the need to discourage yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warren211 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I was thinking perhaps Socrates for his contributions to philosophy, or one of the brilliant ancient greek mathematicians like Archimedes. [hide=]tip it would pay me $500.00 to keep my clothes ON :( :lol:But then again, you fail to realize that 101% of the people in this universe hate you. Yes, humankind's hatred against you goes beyond mathematical possibilities.That tears it. I'm starting an animal rebellion using my mind powers. Those PETA bastards will never see it coming until the porcupines are half way up their asses.[/hide]Apparently a lot of people say it. I own. http://linkagg.com/ Not my site, but a simple, budding site that links often unheard-of websites that are amazing for usefulness and fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1480 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Bill gates, by far. He's a self made millionaire whose a harvard dropout, his net worth is somewhere around 58 billion dollars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zierro Posted May 2, 2009 Author Share Posted May 2, 2009 Bill gates, by far. He's a self made millionaire whose a harvard dropout, his net worth is somewhere around 58 billion dollars Bill Gates was a swindler, not a genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
assassin_696 Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 Bill Gates got lucky in hitting the market at the right time. Microsoft isn't uniquely well designed software, but it's managed to become an almost monopoly through timing and aggressive business strategy. Gates is smart, but no genius. "Da mihi castitatem et continentam, sed noli modo" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rkid Posted May 2, 2009 Share Posted May 2, 2009 No one has said Charles Darwin yet? My top four: 1) Einstein (he's popular for a reason) 2) Benjamin Franklin (not a president AND on the $100 bill?) And yes I know, lots of other reasons. 3) Charles Darwin 4) Al Gore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam1480 Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Bill gates, by far. He's a self made millionaire whose a harvard dropout, his net worth is somewhere around 58 billion dollars Bill Gates was a swindler, not a genius. Could you define swindler and possibly give a few examples? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathdrow Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 No one has said Charles Darwin yet? My top four: 1) Einstein (he's popular for a reason) 2) Benjamin Franklin (not a president AND on the $100 bill?) And yes I know, lots of other reasons. 3) Charles Darwin 4) Al Gore ew, why al gore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rkid Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 No one has said Charles Darwin yet? My top four: 1) Einstein (he's popular for a reason) 2) Benjamin Franklin (not a president AND on the $100 bill?) And yes I know, lots of other reasons. 3) Charles Darwin 4) Al Gore ew, why al gore? For all the previously stated reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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