Who has the highest IQ in the world: not everyone knows about it

26.03.2024 13:30

IQ tests are widely used everywhere: they are a classic way to find out a child's potential and mental abilities.

It is worth noting right away that standard indicators range from 90 to 109 points.

This result is considered normal. However, the smartest people on the planet can boast of a much more impressive result.

Who has the highest IQ on the planet?

American Marilyn vos Savant

The Guinness Book of Records also noted this woman's performance: Marilyn is the smartest person on the planet. At one time, the woman took various intelligence tests and always scored impressive results.

The highest score was 230. The woman with the highest IQ chose a career as a writer.

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American scientist Terence Tao

The mathematician's indicators are quite impressive: his IQ level is also 230. Terence is of Australian origin, but his career is connected with the USA, where he lives.

It is noteworthy that he received his doctorate at the age of 25. He began teaching at one of the most prestigious universities (California) a year earlier.

Terence Tao is considered one of the most authoritative scientists, with several hundred scientific papers to his credit.

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Marina Michalap Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor


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  1. Who has the highest IQ on the planet?
  2. American Marilyn vos Savant
  3. American scientist Terence Tao