News Tidbit

[TomFulp]

Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

"Now we have a study suggesting the average IQ of the average youngster in the year 2002 is roughly 25 points higher than the intelligence quotient of their grandparents.

And the reason is video games.

A psychologist at Cornell University in New York has found that youth testing in westernized countries has seen the abstract reasoning and thinking portions of IQs rise by approximately seven points a decade, leaving today's children 15 points brighter than their parents who are, in turn, brighter than the grandparents.

Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

[qpalzmfj]

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

"Now we have a study suggesting the average IQ of the average youngster in the year 2002 is roughly 25 points higher than the intelligence quotient of their grandparents.

And the reason is video games.

A psychologist at Cornell University in New York has found that youth testing in westernized countries has seen the abstract reasoning and thinking portions of IQs rise by approximately seven points a decade, leaving today's children 15 points brighter than their parents who are, in turn, brighter than the grandparents.

Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

me first? it's true!!!

[qpalzmfj]

yes....i know....my english grades rox on school because of games!

[NiN]

yo!

[KirbyCoveredinRed]

And to think, for the last few years everyones been blaming video games and saying their the cause of violence and shit...Blahblahblah....So now we have proved the evil ones who wish to take away our games wrong.

Didnt see that one comin'

PS: Tom, when your old and loseing your hair, will you look back on newgrounds and laugh?

[lordfrog]

Thats not news!

[AcidDimensions]

Personally, I stopped trusting these studies a while ago. Unless I can be learn about how the study was conducted and who on, I have no way of knowing that it wasn't grossly inacurate.

If you have a link or something where they go into details, I'd be interested to have a look, but as it is... meh.

[TheTimmy]

So much for the speculation that video games rot our brains. A recent survey (someone I know conducted) showed significant differences in people's reflexes; those who play video games rated much higher than those who did not).

Me go play pong-pong now.

-t!MmY

[Randy-Solem]

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

"Now we have a study suggesting the average IQ of the average youngster in the year 2002 is roughly 25 points higher than the intelligence quotient of their grandparents.

And the reason is video games.

A psychologist at Cornell University in New York has found that youth testing in westernized countries has seen the abstract reasoning and thinking portions of IQs rise by approximately seven points a decade, leaving today's children 15 points brighter than their parents who are, in turn, brighter than the grandparents.

Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

YES! This must meen I'm a fuckin' genius!

[thisisasignin]

I greaduated mie coalge becuss I playeded teh vid-e-yo gaims?!

oh and metalcell, why

[CreativeFetus]

woah man!
I am a fuckin genius! :D

[QuarterMelonClock]

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

I agree that video games, and perhaps even the internet can, and does, increase the inteligence of younger people, but I really don't think TV can be fitted into that category. I mean, sure, there are some programs that might stimulate the viewer into using their noggin' for some reason or another, but the majority of shows in TV are PURE CRAP. No one could benefit from watching an episode of the latest sitcom.

I guess it depends on the viewing habbits of the person. Some prefer to watch friends over a documentary... Strange, but true. :(

[arrogancy]

You wouldn't think that by going to this site and reading people's responses/reviews. :)

Tom, where is the game at? I am here and I see no game.:)

[HookdAwnFonikz]

Dude, that's fucking awesome.. I didn't think someone had the guts to come out with news like that. This should hit a couple of people hard, for sure. Games rule!

[joliet-jane]

Wow, that's great! That's cool.

...But for a few years now, people have been saying that it's not your IQ that matters, but your EQ (Emotional Quotient). I haven't been tested but I'll bet it's far below normal. I'm a social retard.

[ahz]

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

"Now we have a study suggesting the average IQ of the average youngster in the year 2002 is roughly 25 points higher than the intelligence quotient of their grandparents.

And the reason is video games.

A psychologist at Cornell University in New York has found that youth testing in westernized countries has seen the abstract reasoning and thinking portions of IQs rise by approximately seven points a decade, leaving today's children 15 points brighter than their parents who are, in turn, brighter than the grandparents.

Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

cool....

[fifthsurvivor]

I knew the days and months and years of Sonic, Metroid, Resident Evil, Uniracers, Mario, Sim City and Killer Instinct had to be good for something! I am so smart! S-M-R-T I mean, S-M-A-R-T!!

[moc-moc-a-moc]

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

"Now we have a study suggesting the average IQ of the average youngster in the year 2002 is roughly 25 points higher than the intelligence quotient of their grandparents.

And the reason is video games.

A psychologist at Cornell University in New York has found that youth testing in westernized countries has seen the abstract reasoning and thinking portions of IQs rise by approximately seven points a decade, leaving today's children 15 points brighter than their parents who are, in turn, brighter than the grandparents.

Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

faf-fa-f-a-fa-f-af-fafafaf-fafafackk.

I think it's because people are now more af a slave to authority. Before people wouldn't care about school, but now they do because parents are more caring and shite.

Have you noticed that It's all the smart people who play computer games and watch tv and stay in all day and it's the dumbasses who go outside and have fun.

[Blackmagic]

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

"Now we have a study suggesting the average IQ of the average youngster in the year 2002 is roughly 25 points higher than the intelligence quotient of their grandparents.

And the reason is video games.

A psychologist at Cornell University in New York has found that youth testing in westernized countries has seen the abstract reasoning and thinking portions of IQs rise by approximately seven points a decade, leaving today's children 15 points brighter than their parents who are, in turn, brighter than the grandparents.

Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

HAHA!
Brilliant!

[Avatarus]

Ironically IQ has been going up while people's ability to apply it properly has been going down the toilet. I won't argue that people aren't generally smarter today than their grandparents... but what good does it do them if they can't apply it to everyday life?

[DuMa-RyoHahn]

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

"Now we have a study suggesting the average IQ of the average youngster in the year 2002 is roughly 25 points higher than the intelligence quotient of their grandparents.

And the reason is video games.

A psychologist at Cornell University in New York has found that youth testing in westernized countries has seen the abstract reasoning and thinking portions of IQs rise by approximately seven points a decade, leaving today's children 15 points brighter than their parents who are, in turn, brighter than the grandparents.

Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

I did not know that. I am gonna stick my little bro in front of the tv and let him play gamecube for a week. LOL

[stratejacketfun]

i knew it...in your face mom

[Sizzler]

At 11/12/02 10:59 AM, QuarterMelonClock wrote:

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: A psychologist at Cornell University in New York has found that youth testing in westernized countries has seen the abstract reasoning and thinking portions of IQs rise by approximately seven points a decade, leaving today's children 15 points brighter than their parents who are, in turn, brighter than the grandparents.

Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

I agree that video games, and perhaps even the internet can, and does, increase the inteligence of younger people, but I really don't think TV can be fitted into that category. I mean, sure, there are some programs that might stimulate the viewer into using their noggin' for some reason or another, but the majority of shows in TV are PURE CRAP. No one could benefit from watching an episode of the latest sitcom.

TV viewing helping IQ? I don't think so. Numberous studies have shown brain activity is greatly reduced among those watching the tube. The mind shuts down when viewing TV - even TLC programs (like all programming) are designed to break you down and keep you watching, so that you'll pay more attention to commercials and boost ratings.

As for video games being a major factor, and nutrition being a secondary factor - it seems that this study totally ignored the presence of better quality schools and learning facilities. Do you think educators have been making things worse in the past few generations? Clearly, new technology and revision of old methods make today's schools better then those of past generations, allowing for greater development of young minds.

I don't think anyone can discredit the mental stimulation of a decent video game, but it's interesting that the results of the study are released right around the beginning of the Christmas Shopping Season, where video game retailers make their most money. I wouldn't be surprised if Sony and Nintendo used little bags with green dollar signs on them to "encourage" Cornell U to make this announcement.

[CelticTyger]

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

"Now we have a study suggesting the average IQ of the average youngster in the year 2002 is roughly 25 points higher than the intelligence quotient of their grandparents.

And the reason is video games.

Dayumn!! Where was this study when I was 12 and my mom kept yelling at me that games would rot my brains out??? Guess all those years of FF games and RPG's wasn't wasted after all. Heh... ^_^

[Shrapnel]

IQ up.

English grammar down.

[Psykloak1]

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

Hey Tom, can you post a link to the article?

[Dinotron1]

At 11/12/02 10:05 AM, rsdig wrote:

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

"Now we have a study suggesting the average IQ of the average youngster in the year 2002 is roughly 25 points higher than the intelligence quotient of their grandparents.

And the reason is video games.

A psychologist at Cornell University in New York has found that youth testing in westernized countries has seen the abstract reasoning and thinking portions of IQs rise by approximately seven points a decade, leaving today's children 15 points brighter than their parents who are, in turn, brighter than the grandparents.

Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

YES! This must meen I'm a fuckin' genius!

"youngsters" Of 2002, you old Fart.. So it doesnt apply to you..
Which means you're still an Idiot:-0

[DuMa-RyoHahn]

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

"Now we have a study suggesting the average IQ of the average youngster in the year 2002 is roughly 25 points higher than the intelligence quotient of their grandparents.

And the reason is video games.

A psychologist at Cornell University in New York has found that youth testing in westernized countries has seen the abstract reasoning and thinking portions of IQs rise by approximately seven points a decade, leaving today's children 15 points brighter than their parents who are, in turn, brighter than the grandparents.

Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

has anyone seen the poll. No one likes aol. Mabey tom should do something. so Ng lose a few hurndred users. big deal this site has over 200,000 users and then there are those with no accounts. I say ban them.

[Zdyne]

At 11/12/02 09:57 AM, TomFulp wrote: Interesting bit of news from "The Globe"...

"Now we have a study suggesting the average IQ of the average youngster in the year 2002 is roughly 25 points higher than the intelligence quotient of their grandparents.

And the reason is video games.

A psychologist at Cornell University in New York has found that youth testing in westernized countries has seen the abstract reasoning and thinking portions of IQs rise by approximately seven points a decade, leaving today's children 15 points brighter than their parents who are, in turn, brighter than the grandparents.

Nutrition is part of it, of course, but researchers claim the real brain prod appears to come from the constant interaction of children with video games, the Internet and even television."

BOO YA!

Take that all you soccer moms who think vidio games make us violant killers.

[FlamingIdiot87]

:But for a few years now, people have been saying that it's not your IQ that matters, but your EQ (Emotional Quotient). I haven't been tested but I'll bet it's far below normal. I'm a social retard.

You belive in that propaganda? Thats just how feminists mock men. That and saying that all men that don't lick their anuses (not in the literal sense) are 'misogenists' (despite how it is used, it means that they hate woman, not disobey femenists odd comands).