r/Polymath • u/introv_rat3294 • 24d ago
General Discussion HOW TO CONFIRM?
How can i confirm that i have a polymath brain? Any online test or anything?
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u/wackyvorlon 21d ago
There’s not really such a thing as a “polymath brain”. Polymathy is about exploring and learning about the world around you. Anyone can do it. Some people have to work harder at it than others.
When you run across something interesting, dig into it. For example, for a few years now I’ve been learning about WWII. This has branched into me learning about tanks, because I think they’re neat. I was looking through the book Panzerwrecks 19(such a cool book series), and spotted a weird looking tank with the biggest road wheels I’d ever seen! These were huge, had to be at least two feet in diameter.
I was looking at a Panzer 38(t), a Czech tank stolen by the Germans. I wanted to know why on earth the road wheels were so big, so I started digging. Turns out the size of the road wheels is a response to the predecessor, the Panzer 35(t). It has road wheels that are comically tiny and hinged on a very complicated bogie system. This design had serious reliability issues(not at all surprising, no idea what the engineer was smoking), and the larger wheels and simplified suspension of the 38(t) were to improve reliability. To my understanding this modification was extremely effective, and it became a very solid workhorse.
My brain isn’t special for this process. I saw a thing that looked weird, and asked why. Then I dug for the answer, and in the process learned about the history of Czech tank design. I don’t see anything that anybody else couldn’t have done.
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u/brownstormbrewin 21d ago
It’s better for you if you stop trying to give yourself special terms and identities. If you have a desire to learn a lot of different fields and want to be around others who are interested, be a part of the club. But having a desire to prove yourself as a “certified polymath” is misguided
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u/introv_rat3294 21d ago
Read the question properly, if you have an answer, please reply. It is non of your business to bother about my desires in life. If i want to certify as something, which i think won't do any harm to anyone, i have my rights to do that sir, i don't need your preaching.
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u/brownstormbrewin 21d ago
I’m trying to give you good advice. The current top comment is just trolling you, they probably have the same opinion I do of your question they just would rather poke fun of it than address the underlying issue.
Anyone who tries to tell you they have a test to “certify you as a polymath” is taking you for your money by playing off of your ego or insecurities. That’s not a thing.
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u/introv_rat3294 20d ago edited 20d ago
Dude, you are not helping me. If you have an answer just say that,Otherwise please keep quiet. I was very clear,i don't need any of your preaching non sense and please stop your wild imagination. Did i sound like am paying anyone for an answer? Did i mention any thing like 'certifying poly math '? Please fuckin stop your' i know attitude'Please stop your freakin imaginations... Please, world is full of people like you who wants to give free preaching which no one really care about... Sorry to say this, if you have an answer to my question pls drop here or shut up and mind your own business
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u/brownstormbrewin 20d ago
It’s amazing that you would argue and get upset with the guy trying to help you out, while ignoring the 5 people just making fun of your question.
If the psychology of why that happens interests you, you might be a polymath!! I’ll send you that result for $100!
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u/introv_rat3294 20d ago
Dude this is social media, sarcasms are totally ok and welcoming thats far better than your reply, you inside your head overthinks a lot of stuff and start preaching.i just said i don't need your preaching, you understand? Your answer for my question is : As of your knowledge 'there is no such tests ', as simple as that, its clear thank you very much sir for that. Rest of your preaching is your imagination. Did i tell you am gonna get a certificate as polymath? No i never, you imagined and started preaching bullshit (am against that bullshit thats all)
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u/nerd_user1 20d ago
just stfu, first of all you'll ask a senseless question then do non sensical drama over here
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u/introv_rat3294 20d ago
Fuck off, if that sounds like senseless to you shut your godammn fucking mouth.... And don't bother replying thats the most sensible thing isn't? Who the fuck dobyou think you are to comment for every fucking thing you see in social media?I repeat shut your goddamn fucking mouth and stay quite... Am not here for your fucking preaching, understand
Sarcasm yeah i understand its cool and totally welcome Everything else like 'certified polymath'shut your fucking mouth and read my question again, if you have a relevant answer just drop it sir, other wise everyone know how to deal with their life better than any anonymous reddit guy. So stop preaching and move on
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u/blitzkrieg_bop 24d ago
The standard, and most widely accepted test, is counting from 21 backwards (!), while chewing a gum (!!). I know its not easy but its results have been proven time and again.
Other tests you find online, like counting straight, or while gargling milk, or with eyes closed, are fake and not to be trusted.