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[–] esc27@lemmy.world 22 points 18 hours ago (3 children)

At least half of us are below average.

[–] abbadon420@lemm.ee 4 points 3 hours ago

If we're talking about IQ, than no. An IQ between 85 and 115 is considered average. This entails 68% of the population. So, only 32% of people are not average and only 16% are below average.

[–] Eheran@lemmy.world 21 points 16 hours ago

You mean the median? :3

[–] FinalRemix@lemmy.world 9 points 16 hours ago (1 children)
[–] Imgonnatrythis@sh.itjust.works 11 points 16 hours ago (2 children)

It's not. I assure you there are far more outliers on the low end.

But I'm sure there are more people with 200+ IQ than with <0.

[–] milicent_bystandr@lemm.ee 3 points 6 hours ago

I endeavour to be as stupid as possible so more people can be above average.