The average IQ level varies from 90 to 110, more than 50% of people who pass the test hear such numbers. And less than 1% of the world's population has an IQ of more than 140. It is difficult to argue that these are geniuses and they can be safely called the most intelligent people of our time.
Prominent scientists, researchers in various fields, whose special “gift” and the power of their intelligence was noticed in early childhood. They surprised people around, teachers and teachers with their quick wit, understanding of complex topics and developed thinking beyond their years.
They master training programs faster than anyone, amaze with the speed of the brain and, no doubt, are the hope of mankind, because it is these people who create and discover, explore and experiment for the benefit of everyone living on Earth.
In addition, they became the inspirers for many people, their work and determination make them not to give up and go to the end, even if the idea at first glance seems absurd. Our list contains people with the highest IQs in the world.
List
- 10. Nikola Polyak, 182
- 9. Philip Emeagwali, 190
- 8. Marilyn Vos Savant, 190
- 7. Mitslav Predavek, 192
- 6. Christopher Langan, 195
- 5. Kim Un-young, 210
- 4. Nikola Tesla, 224
- 3. Christopher Hirata, 225
- 2. Terence Tao, 225 - 230
- 1. William James Sides, 250 - 300
10. Nikola Polyak, 182
Recent tests have shown that Nikola Pole IQ is 182. The main achievements he received in the field of molecular physics and elementary particle physics. In addition, he taught at several Canadian and American universities. He is a leading specialist in various fields and often spends time in a laboratory in New York.
9. Philip Emeagwali, 190
Bill Gates of the Black Continent, so called a genius from Africa. Despite the fact that wars and disagreements did not stop in his country, he was able to get out and even get a scholarship. The exchange young man had an IQ of 190 points. With its help, modern super-fast computers were developed. He was able to come up with the data transfer, which is still used.
As he himself tells Philip Emeagwali, he was inspired by bees, or rather, how they build their honeycombs. Also thanks to his innovations, people were able to increase the efficiency of oil production.
8. Marilyn Vos Savant, 190
Not only men strike the whole world with their intellect. History knows many cases where women stood at the head of an intellectual army. This girl got into the Guinness Book of Records back in 1986, as the owner of the highest intelligence.
Greatest achievements Marilyn Vos Savant received in the writing field. She was a wonderful author of many scientific and fiction books. Her husband became famous in the field of medicine, creating the first working artificial heart. For its achievements, this couple has become known throughout New York. It is interesting how two smartest people of their time got along in one house.
7. Mitslav Predavek, 192
Such a genius is born one in a million. IQ Mitslava Predavek is 192 points. No matter how brilliant this man may be, he lives an ordinary family life. His hobbies are puzzles and various intellectual puzzles.
His wife claims that despite the fact that he can solve something incredibly difficult, sometimes he finds it difficult to deal with ordinary household things, for example, insert a SIM card into the phone. But this can be forgiven, because the brain of this person is imprisoned for solving complex mathematical problems.
6. Christopher Langan, 195
This genius from North America at the age of three years read adult literature. He did not finish his studies at the university, since he believed that the professors could not teach him anything. Like most geniuses, Christopher Langan I tried my abilities in different areas. I put out fires and even worked as a bouncer. Having tested various hypostases, he was never able to dwell on anything specific.
The book “Cognitive Theories of the Model of the Universe” brought him fame, he pored over this scientific work for many years. The level of his intelligence is equivalent to 0.5% of the population of the whole world and amounts to 195 points.
5. Kim Un-young, 210
Korean genius, who got with his level of intelligence in the Guinness Book of Records. He knew two languages already at the age of two years, and by the age of four he could solve the most complex problems of higher mathematics.
When Kim Un-young turned eight, he went to study in the United States at the invitation of NASA. The level of his intelligence is 210 points. A child genius was able to conquer with his knowledge not only his country, but the whole world.
4. Nikola Tesla, 224
The genius of his time. Officially, his level of intelligence was not tested, but scientists claim that he ranges from 200 to 224. With such indicators, he becomes the most intelligent person of his time, because in the 20s it was incredible.
Nikola Tesla was not just a smart person, but also a mysterious person. His life is shrouded in many secrets and mysteries. It was he who gave rise to such an invention as cell phones, control panels and wireless chargers.
Most people know about him, if not all, then surely, because the modern world uses his inventions every day. Scientists are still studying his life, his personality and everything he worked on. Each time an invention appears that would be impossible to create without information from Tesla.
3. Christopher Hirata, 225
This young man in two years was able to prove his high level of intelligence. At 14 he entered California at the University of Technology and at 16 he was spotted by NASA and began to work actively in a project to colonize Mars. At only 22 years old, he was awarded the title of Doctor of Science in Astrophysics.
Christopher Hirata once again proves to everyone that age is only numbers and if you set yourself a goal, even unimaginable at first glance, you can achieve it in just a few years.
2. Terence Tao, 225 - 230
The fact that this man will become a genius, it became known even when he was barely two years old. Bye peers Terence Tao learned to speak, he easily solved the most complicated mathematical problems.
At nine years old, he studied a university program. By the age of 20, Terence Tao deservedly received his doctorate at Princeton University and by 24 he began to teach at the University of Los Angeles. He was then the youngest professor in history, but his merits were respected, even if his students were older than him.
During teaching, he actively wrote his scientific works and issued more than two hundred and fifty publications. Terence's disability can only be envied. He never stood still and always tried to learn something new. In those days, it was not at all as easy as it is now.
1. William James Sides, 250 - 300
The parents of this person were serious, they immediately decided that they would give birth to a child-genius and they succeeded. Thanks to them, the most intelligent person has appeared in the world, whose intelligence has become known to everyone. His IQ was from 250 to 300.
At the age of only 6 months, he could already speak simple words, at seven years old he knew the whole school curriculum and spoke fluent eight languages. By nine years old, he was admitted to Harvard, but was allowed to attend classes at only twelve years old. After long conversations, they decided that the boy, despite his genius, had not yet matured emotionally.
William James Sides was a nomad and traveled to different countries, to the most distant corners of the world. Everyone who once knew this genius said that he was a deeply unhappy person. That is how he died at the age of only 46 years.