The first part of the article puts down a person whose IQ is in the 140-180 range. If you read about the person, that part makes sense as an opinion.
The second part of the article explains that the person referred to in the title, the alleged 210 IQ, has chosen a middle manager job because it makes them happy.
> I'm trying to tell people that I'm happy the way I am.
The author never explains the problem they have with this person.
Instead, I think the title should be more along the lines of "an IQ of 176 does not make you a good person". I guess people would not engage if the conclusion was obvious? The baiting title is totally misplaced.
Actually, the whole treatment of Kim Ung-yong is even worse than I make out in this comment. I am left with a really negative impression of the author.
Having a high IQ isn't enough - you must also choose to be happy.
1. being right most of the time?
2. knowing a lot (breadth)?
3. knowing a couple things in depth?
4. knowing in breadth and depth?
5. understanding new things fast (which is only measurable by someone who knows more?)?
6. solving puzzle and brainteasers easily?
7. being able to speak multiple languages?
8. being self-taught in what people may claim to be complex subjects?
9. being able to derive truths that other people fail to see?
10. being less prone to cognitive biases?
11. Mental clarity and easier data acquisition and processing?
Or something else?
Usually these people are knowledgeable because they are constantly learning. Eventually they become wise.
What do you think of that definition?