Comment by crxp on Tell Your Rationalist Origin Story · 2012-02-25T10:02:24.332Z · LW · GW

It's perhaps unlikely from a statistical point of view, though it is indeed entirely possible.

Regardless, there is no reason why someone should refrain from engaging in an intellectual activity if they feel inclined to participate; there are certainly limitations that make IQ tests inaccurate predictors of intelligence for many individuals. I've personally known someone who scored ≈70 points higher when a better clinician administered the test and neuroatypicality was considered.