Epinephrine (aka adrenaline) is not necessarily damaging long term — I like sushi
IQ tests exist. There are various ways of measuring willpower (walking on hot coal for example). So its possible to separate the two. — Devans99
I'm not saying that you can't distinguish (for example) IQ and willpower, but I am saying it's a fruitless endeavour. They belong together. The sense they convey does so as part of a greater whole. — Pattern-chaser
Would pain sensitivity make someone more or less “effectively intelligence”? — I like sushi
Is cowardice part fo this dynamic? — I like sushi
Of course it's possible. But is it useful? — Pattern-chaser
High willpower is key to getting the most from life. — Devans99
Abstinence might be another way to test for willpower. — Devans99
So willpower is an ability we use to deny ourselves things we (think we) want or need? :chin: — Pattern-chaser
Doing the right thing — Devans99
Normal, well-adjusted humans are different in small ways but similar on all the important issues. So it's possible to define right and wrong in mathematical terms and apply it to all humans. — Devans99
I think Intelligence is made up of following two factors:
- Correctness. How right/wrong you get it
- IQ. How complex a concept you can handle — Devans99
Oh, right - so you're a Buddhist. I find it quite difficult to relate to Buddhists, because they suppress their emotions, wants and other natural impulses. How can you not see that as disabling? — karl stone
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