Yes, I did read it, and some older threads here. I have a pretty good feel for what theoretical physics consists in. Not that much of a surprise, actually. Maybe the computer usage, since I have no background in that, but I will probably get used to it fairly quickly.
For job prospects...
Is there a requirement to have undergone an A-course(high school) in chemistry to be competent enough to read theoretical physics?
It's on the list of basic knowledge. On the other hand, if it's not really essential, there's always the the option to take a national university aptitude test and...
I can't blame you guys for being pessimistic, that's for sure. This thread did influence me positively. I just don't want it to go overboard, so to speak.
Gosh, people freak out over IQ. It's biased towards people attending school, I don't deny that. "But all else equal" in their educating level, I would say it's probably a good pointer. Not an exact science.
It's certainly pointless if people seriously hold to the notion that anyone can read theoretical physics. No question ever posed from me would yield an interesting response.
I can submit any question with "yes" attached to it.
Well, it depends on if you consider higher education to be a reflection of success or not. If you do, you have this:
http://www.statisticbrain.com/iq-estimates-by-intended-college-major/
That's how they do on verbal and mathematical questions. The result is the total sum combined. And of...
IQ is the single greatest predictor of success in life. It seems to work, if you care about scientific data. I don't know of all these brilliant people of which you speak. I wish they existed, don't get me wrong.
The average IQ of a physicist is 130. They are gifted individuals. My conclusions arise from emprical data. Furthermore, aquintances telling me that B-level math was hard... The difference between B and D is pretty big. Yes, some people are less intelligent than others, and have built in...
To say that anyone can study physics is akin to sayin that everyone is intelligent. My experience in this empirical world tells me something very different. Not that I am an elitist, but this is not a worthy debate. I not only hold to the belief that few people can read higher level physics, I...
Actually, he had an IQ of 125 in high school. This is far above average - "very superior intelligence". 130+ is gifted. Some would argue that there is also the flynn effect to take into account.
I live in Sweden and this is not my native language. I already study philosophy at Lund university, and have easy access. I was standing next to the physics house recently and really envy those guys. I wish my childhood was different. I have to start all over again. But I think I can make some...
I want to know if theoretical physics is something I will likely understand, with regard to mathematical models, or is it a certain kind of intelligence required? That's a question of mechanics - am I up for the job? Hard to answer, I know.
Starting almost from scratch in mathematics- Is it...