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Let’s be honest, comparing artificial intelligence to human intelligence is tricky. One follows code and logic, the other is built from emotions, memories, and the quiet things we never say out loud. And somehow, even with all that, we find ourselves asking — can a machine, without any of that, really be more intelligent than a person?
It’s a strange question, but not a stupid one. The rise of platforms like MyIQ is stirring this exact curiosity. Some people take the test just to see where they stand, others do it out of boredom. And a few walk away feeling a lot more shaken than they expected.
So, you take the test. You’re staring at a screen, answering questions, maybe feeling a bit silly at first. Then you get your results, and suddenly, it’s not so fun anymore.
For some, the number is high. That’s a relief. But for others, it's not what they hoped. And when the result feels low, it hits differently. It’s not just about brainpower, it feels personal.
One Reddit user opened up after getting a score that left him feeling small: “My IQ score is low and I hate how differently people treat me now.” It’s not about being dramatic. It’s about real, lived emotion. It’s just a number, right? But somehow, when it shows up on the screen, it doesn’t feel small. It makes you stop and think, question who you are, and wonder if that number is how others will start to define you too.
And that’s wild, a number, just a number, can dig that deep.
Depends on how you define “smart”. AI can do a lot. It moves fast, sees what we often don’t, and keeps everything stored away like a flawless memory box. But here’s what gets overlooked, it doesn’t actually get what it’s doing. It’s like watching someone follow instructions without any idea of the bigger picture.
It doesn’t get embarrassed. It doesn’t doubt itself. It doesn’t stop mid-task and wonder if it’s good enough. But people do. And that’s kind of what makes us human.
There’s no point pretending AI isn’t impressive. But it’s also missing the very thing we often overlook when we talk about intelligence: context. Feelings. Gut instinct. Those little internal moments that no code can simulate.
What makes MyIQ interesting isn’t just the scoring system, it’s the way it opens the door to self-reflection. People come for the number, but they stay for the insight. It’s not always pleasant. Sometimes it’s a reality check.
Prompted another Reddit user to say: “Just received my MyIQ score and had a reality check.” They didn’t sound angry. Just stunned. Like they suddenly saw themselves through a sharper lens.
That moment? That pause? That internal shift? AI doesn’t have that. Only we do.
We’ve spent years acting like IQ is the holy grail of intelligence. High number? You’re a genius. Low number? Try harder. But it’s not that simple.
You could have a brilliant mind and still struggle with people. You could be emotionally intuitive but terrible at solving puzzles. You might not test well but have a gut instinct that’s saved your skin more times than you can count.
We need to open up the definition. Intelligence isn’t just memory and logic. It’s adaptability. It’s empathy. It’s the ability to listen and not just hear. AI can do tasks. But humans can understand meaning.
Here we are, watching AI race ahead while we try to make sense of it all. It’s not slowing down. In fact, it’s speeding up, evolving in ways that make it clear this is just the beginning. That much is clear. But instead of treating that as a threat, maybe it’s time we stopped playing the comparison game and started thinking differently. What should we be asking? What really matters?
What are we good at? What do we bring to the table that AI never can? If you’ve ever comforted a friend, changed your mind because of a feeling you couldn’t explain, or looked at something and just knew it felt wrong, that’s human intelligence in action.
Maybe tools like MyIQ are helping us reconnect with that. Maybe they’re not about testing our limits but helping us understand where our unique strengths lie.
Here’s a thought: maybe we’re not supposed to "beat" AI at anything.
Maybe the point is to understand ourselves better in the face of all this tech. To realize that no matter how efficient a machine gets, it still can’t write a love letter that makes someone cry. It can’t walk into a room and feel tension. It can’t regret, dream, or hope.
But you can.
And maybe that’s what being intelligent really means. Not just answering right, but knowing when the question matters.
