#IQ and visual puzzles

[10bmnews]

Optical Illusion: Only a visual ninja can spot a camera in this wardrobe - Times of India

Exciting challenges that put your brain and eyesight to the test are optical illusions that require you to detect hidden things under time pressure. In these puzzles, you have to locate a hidden object in a complicated image, frequently in a matter of seconds.They exercise your cognitive faculties, honing your ability to observe and pay attention to details.In addition to being enjoyable, these…

[hardcore-gaming-101]

I.Q Mania

A few months after I.Q Remix‘s release, the games’ developer Sugar & Rockets was folded into Sony’s internal development studios, and there wouldn’t be another Intelligent Qube for a good few years. It seemed like the series was more or less done, with nowhere to go and nobody willing to take a chance on it. Then came the PlayStation Portable.  The excitement of creating games as powerful as those on the original PlayStation for a handheld resulted in many ports, remakes and reworkings of classic PS1 titles during the PSP’s early years. It was in this context that Intelligent Qube came back one last time with I.Q Mania, which returns to the style of the PlayStation titles and supposedly includes all of the puzzles featured in the previous games. 

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[blueteller]

Do you know how smart Cale actually is? Like- what extent his intelligence can reach?

That's an interesting question! Let's take a look.

From what I know of IQ scores, anything above 120 puts you in top 10% of the population. So I easily see Kim Rok Soo!Cale belonging in that category; of >120 IQ. However, IQ had always felt a little vague to me. It's nice to have a number to put on a scale and all, but what does it actually mean in reality? Let's try this from a different angle.

Gardner's Multiple Intelligences model of divides talent into eight categories, plus one additional one:

Visual-spatial

Linguistic-verbal

Logical-mathematical

Body-kinesthetic

Musical

Interpersonal

Intrapersonal

Naturalistic

Existential

Why not try to measure him up against each one, as no person is actually intelligent in every way and not even a fictional character can excel in all of them (unless they're a Mary Sue or something lol).

Visual and spatial judgment stands for easy reading, writing, puzzles solving, recognizing patterns and analyzing charts well. I think Cale is definitely a pro in this category; he does loves reading and he's fantastic at analyzing data.

Linguistic-verbal is for remember written and spoken information, debates, giving persuasive speeches, ability to explain things and skilled at verbal humor. And while I constantly make fun of Cale for not being able to explain himself, he IS good at using the "glib tongue" and being persuasive, so I think he is very skilled in this category as well.

Logical-mathematical means having excellent problem-solving skills, the ability to come up with abstract ideas and conduct scientific experiments, as well as computing complex issues. Cale is an incredible strategist able to change his plans in an instant, so he is definitely a genius in this field.

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence is a fun one, because I think it's the hardest one to judge, considering that he literally changed bodies. It of course stands for sports, dancing, craftmanship, physical coordination, and remembering better by practice rather than learning theory. Cale... does not like that. However, it doesn't mean he's BAD at it. If he was a genius in this field, however, I believe he would like it a bit more. Thus – I suspect he was average. In the past he was forced to exercise for the sake of survival, but once he was given the option of taking it easy, he quit instantly. He is capable, but does not have any particular predisposition for it.

Musical Intelligence drives me nuts, because we literally do not know, and I dearly wish I did. There was not a single mention of it in the whole series. As much as I want to believe in a cool headcanon of KRS being an unrealized musical genius... I think he was probably average or below average in this.

Interpersonal Intelligence stands for communication, conflict-solving, perception and the ability to forge connections with others. And while you might have some doubts about Cale, I say he IS a total pro in this. Those are all leadership skills, and Cale is one HELL of a great leader.

However...

Intrapersonal Intelligence is where Cale is severely lacking. It could be partially due to trauma, but I think at least some of it comes through his natural personality. It stands for introspection, self-reflection, the ability to understand one's motivation and general self-awareness; and that is Cale's biggest weakness, one that might actually cost him his slacker life dream in the end, due to all the misunderstandings he causes.

The last two, Naturalistic and Existential Intelligence types, are also not really Cale's forte. The first is for things like botany, biology, and zoology, paired with enjoyment of camping and hiking – none of which Cale actually does for pleasure, only because he has to. And yeah, farming is in that category too, but it's not like Cale is actually a real farmer just yet. And the second is for stuff like philosophy, considering how current actions influence future outcomes, the ability to see situations from an outside perspective and reflections into the meaning of life and death – and Cale is REALLY not interested in this type of self reflection.

Which leaves Cale with 4 types of intelligence he excels at, 2 which he is REALLY BAD at, 1 where he's below average and 1 he's probably average, with 1 left completely unknown.

Does this make Cale a genius? Pretty much, yes. Does it also make him stupid in very specific ways? VERY MUCH, YES.

[suzy-queued]

DVD Commentary: Out of Nowhere

I got a request from @doshiart for behind-the-scenes commentary from Out of Nowhere. @shamelessdvdcommentary

Give us some stats - (when you wrote it, word count, how long it took to finish, is it a one-shot/multi-chapter, etc) 86,511 words, 15-chapters. I wrote it between November 2022 - January 2024.

What was the initial inspiration for your story? I love murder ballads. I love graphic novels. So when I saw the book In the Pines at my local library, I snatched it up. This book takes old murder ballads and turns them into short stories, told in graphic format. My favorite one was "Where the Wild Roses Grow," based on the Nick Cave song.

I took some very loose elements from this story: A secluded property, a guy escaping from prison, a person protecting their family's gold. The prisoner wooing the gold protector in order to get close enough to rob them. Doesn't that scream Gallavich?

In the murder ballad there's, well, murder. The prisoner dies by the end. Boy, was I tempted to do that in my story.

What was your favorite scene to write? In each story, there's a scene that pops in my head early on that I base the whole setup around. It's the one that I'm gleefully waiting to write. For this story, it was the "cleaning guns" scene in chapter 7, when the sexual tension is high and Ian tantalizes Mickey as he works.

How did you come up with the title? My favorite murder ballad of all time is "El Paso" by Marty Robbins. There's a line in that song, "From out of nowhere, Felina has found me."

The placeholder title was "Gallagher Gold."

Are there any little moments or references you hope readers will notice? I made this note early on: "Ian has a high PHYSICAL IQ. Mickey has a high VISUAL IQ." I used that to make character decisions throughout. Ian was good with his body and his posture. He was good at carrying things and balancing things, climbing and shooting. Mickey was obsessive about patterns and puzzles and solving challenges.

Was there anything you struggled to write? If so, how did you overcome this? Chapter 13, oh my god. That's the hardest thing I've ever written. I was dreading it for months. It's a tense culmination of everything the story has been building to: love, betrayal, physical and emotional pain. The land gets torn up, and so does their relationship. I overcame it by taking lots of deep breaths and writing small chunks every day. I made sure that every sentence was exactly what I wanted to convey, without letting the prose take its own (lazier) path.

Favorite line in the story? “I’m not a fucking Viper.”

Did the storyline change in any way as you wrote the story? When I started this story, I was sure that I didn't want to do another long multi-chap fic. I outlined it as a 5-chapter short, maybe 30,000 words. Then the "what if" whispers started happening, and it grew to a full 15-chapter outline. Most of the chapters had very short descriptions. One was just "fun and games on the land." One was just "This wasn’t supposed to happen, Gallagher."

Other possible settings included: an abandoned church with a small cemetery, and old hospital, a forgotten amusement park. I wrote "somewhere old-timey that would have land."

What are you most proud about in the story? (plot, characterization, dialogue, twist/cliffhanger, etc) The art! I had so much fun with it. I based the style off the old Penguin classics, like the Grapes of Wrath cover below. (Where they had the little penguin, I put the double-triangle Viper tattoo). I'm also showing my concept sketch for chapter 1 art.

Are there any ‘behind the scenes’ info you’d like to share? I hand-wrote the story first, and it filled two notebooks:

Here are some research shots on the land and the equipment:

I took this photo while I was working. Welcome to the inside of my brain:

Reading back the story now, is there anything you’d change or add? I was itching to dramatize more of Ian and Mickey's lives while they were apart. It would have been fun to have 5-6 chapters of them learning to be whole humans again. But ultimately, that wouldn't serve the story. I did a time jump instead.

Are there any ‘easter eggs’ in your story - e.g. references to other stories you’ve written, a trope you often use etc? The story is set in Fox River Grove. This entirely happened because @lalazeewrites introduced me to the town in their comments on Estate of Blood and Trust. So the events of EOBAT and OON are taking place in neighboring towns!

Did you have a beta or a friend who helped you as you wrote? @mzshko helped me figure out the best way to structure chapters 2 & 3. She was patient enough to read an alternate fully-written version of both chapters and tell me which option worked best.

Anything else you’d like the readers to know about the story? Three months into writing this story, I stopped and did a self-analysis because it wasn't igniting. I wrote, "Could it be that I haven't put enough of myself into it?" So I re-evaluated and dug deeper and made it as personal as I could.

I can't emphasize enough how interwoven details of my own life were in this story. I helped my dad install that big aluminum gate in the woods. I used 5-gallon jugs of water to brush my teeth and sponges to bathe. I washed clothes by hand and cooked on a propane stove. I hauled and stacked logs from fallen trees. I had a love/hate relationship with my family's land and ached to be back in civilization, like Ian. My dad used to tell me bedtime stories about escaped prisoners (Mickey?!) roaming the woods and killing small children.

This story is a love letter to my dad, who was dying the entire time I was writing. He passed away in May of 2024.

This is open to all writers! Pick your favorite story you’ve written or your most popular or the one you think deserves some more love! Or ask your followers to suggest their favorite fic of yours!

[luvtonique]

I get to have one (1) unpopular opinion every year so here's 2025.

Unpopular Opinion: I think telling every single person on earth that they can be just as good an artist as you or as the greats if they just practice is counterproductive and inconsiderate of a person's time on this earth.

I think not everyone is cut out to do everything, especially art.

There's so much more that goes into art than just "drawing picture and make it look good"

There's form, style, color theory, anatomy (optional), proportions, there's tons of math involved, having an eye for it, creativity in poses, visualizing your thoughts, etc. etc. etc.

And then on top of that there's finding an audience, marketing your art properly, advertising it.

Like, I hate to say this but I've been following artists on FurAffinity for like 15+ years and some of them literally have not improved a single bit over all that time and still draw exactly the same. I've shown a few examples to my friends to prove my point. And these are artists who have a gallery of like 38,000+ pictures over that time, they've practiced way more than I have, and where you can see very obvious improvement with me, you just can't with them.

I think pretending everyone is created perfectly equal with the same ability to utilize that IQ is incredibly harmful to people.

If you fill people with false hope that they can do anything they put their mind to, they'll fall short and it'll be soul crushing and lead to anger and frustration and could cause them to lash out.

I'm sorry to say this, but, we're not all equal. We never will be. Every single individual human has a randomly chosen set of traits, skills, abilities, tastes, opinions, IQ, ability to reason, mathematical aptitude, etc.

We're not all the same. We never will be. And expecting people to be the same or telling people that they're the same is harmful.

"A puzzle with no pieces, yet we scramble to construct the set The play is starring everyone, in all inclusion we are none A cavalcade of nondescript imaginary mannequins To pose in all their brilliance, showcasing insignificance Ideals that we wish we are, but reaching goals is just too far Inaction is our greatest flaw, achievements are condemned by law The strong must be ruled by the weak The prophets turn the other cheek A purgatory of progress, unique as we all coalesce" -Darklight (Lyrics by me)

In our striving for equality we snuff out one another's ability to shine and be greater than others. This obsession with creating all-inclusive and all-equal society that enforces the lowest common denominator as the bar for excellence and shuns those who shine brighter than others as "egotistical" or "prejudiced" or "ableist" or whatever other new word will come along to express negativity towards those who outshine us just forces us to remain in a stagnant and ungrowing purgatory that will never advance.

So, my opinion summed up is: I don't think people are equal. There are people less capable of becoming artists than me, and there are people far more talented as artists than me. And that's just how life is. I will never be able to do stunt driving, I'll never be able to skydive, I'll never be able to scuba dive, I'll never be able to go to space, I'll never be able to serve in active military duty or even fire a gun, I'll never be able to bake one of those fancy cakes like on Great British Bake Off, I'll never be a chef at a 5-star restaurant, I'll never be able to manage the books to run a coin operated laundry establishment, I'll never be able to build a computer, I'll never be able to do metalwork, I'll never be able to fly a plane: And yet there are people in the world who can, and they can and should be proud in knowing that they do something that I and many other people can't do.

S'just my opinion, but, I really do think telling everyone they can "do anything" or "be whatever they want" harms them. It's a lie. They can't do anything, and they can't be whatever they want. You should find out what their talents are, help them realize them, and help them live a fulfilling life nurturing that talent, rather than encouraging them to follow a meaningless dream that will leave them frustrated when they waste 20 years of their life trying to improve and wind up quitting and feeling like they wasted two decades.

Cutie marks existed for a reason, man.

[92til]

Train Your Brain Effortlessly For Optimal Performance

There are more than a couple dozen legitimate companies producing brain entrainment software, then there are subliminals both video and audio, software to take advantage of brain plasticity and even anti-aging software. Brain games, teasers, brain music, logic puzzles, strategy games, chess and more are found everywhere including smart software that learns from your performance to crossword click here to learn more puzzles found at your grocery store... Discover what's the driving force behind this mind brain explosion and what kind of results can you expect.

As you age past 30 and well beyond, evidence shows the brain will slow down but only if not maintained through challenging new brain exercise and stimulation. You can speed your brain up and improve even your most basic cognitive abilities at any age.

Recent studies have shown that brain training software can be effective in cognitive functions including visual and auditory processing, working memory, attention, and decision-making. As a result , effects can increase IQ , improve focus and concentration, experience clearer and quicker thinking, increased alertness and awareness,  spur creative and profitable ideas, improve relationships, even model success and attract wealth, really. There has been significant breakthroughs and approvals in brain training software for rehabilitation of stroke and traumatic brain Injury patients as well

Bob Moos of the Dallas Morning News recently reported and listed testimonials and proof that seniors are using brain training software to sharpen their minds and maintain more than enough brain function to enjoy activities once thought taboo for the elderly as motorcycle riding. He also states  this new audio PC based brain training software is part of a $225 million-a-year brain fitness industry. Even during the recession , experts show explosive growth.

Consumers can choose from brain enhancement software as brainwave entrainment, subliminal audio and visual training, audio cortex training , brain fitness software, brain entrainment and subliminals for your MP3 player or phone,  even Nintendo has popular hand held brain improvement games . There are brain workout websites and games , puzzles , brain teaser designed to exercise your brain in a fun and stimulating way. Mental exercise improves blood flow to the brain over the long term and the benefits of brain health that comes with this.  Brain music has been proven to optimize and stimulate brainwaves, neurons while you're simply listening to comforting music.

In another recent study reported by a Washington post staff writer, mentally challenging activities for adults also prove them performing  better in ordinary tasks such as checking the ingredients on a medicine bottle or looking up a number in a phone book -- and this effect can last for years...  Optimizing intellectual skills can strengthen your mind analogous to the same way that physical exercise protects and strengthens the body.  A new study from London, even shows that winded physical exercise is more of a boost to mental skills and quickness of thought processing.

[unforgivable-epilogue]

Eval had an IQ test with it and I'm actually in the 87th percentile with a 117. Kinda nuts, I don't feel even remotely that smart. Well, I know IQ is kinda bullshit, but it does make me feel a little bit for confident in myself. I mean, I got a "very superior" in the visual puzzles, a 98. Though I was very much average with math haha, actually almost below average with the coding section.

[12sknnews]

Optical Illusion: Spot the word BOOK in this family scene |

For generations, people have been captivated by picture puzzles because they provide a special combination of entertainment and mental challenge. Did you know that completing visual puzzles increases IQ and improves observational skills? They put strain on your brain to process hidden features, details, and patterns.You will need to use your inner detective to solve today’s task. The word “Book”…

[quizsmartx]

Spot the 3 Differences Challenge 🔍 | Can You Find Them All? Quiz Smart Welcome to ultimate Spot the 3 Differences Challenge game! In this fun and tricky visual challenge teaser, you’ll see two nearly identical pictures — but can you spot the 3 hidden differences in each one before time runs out? 🎯 This visual puzzle is designed to test your: Observation skills Attention to detail Visual memory Reaction speed Perfect for puzzle lovers, families, kids, and anyone who enjoys brain games or find the difference challenges! 🧩 What’s Inside? 🟢 3 Levels of difficulty: 00:00 – Intro 00:18 – Easy Level 08:47 – Medium Level 17:12 – Outro + Final Score 👀 Can You Beat the spot 3 differences puzzle? Find all 3 differences in each image set. No pausing! Comment below with your score – can you beat your friends? 🔔 Subscribe for More Puzzles & Quizzes Join the Quiz Smart family for weekly uploads: 🎥 Spot the Difference 🧠 Brain Teasers 🖼️ Visual IQ Tests 😎 Fun Quizzes for All Ages! 💬 Challenge Others! Tag your friends and family — who has the sharpest eyes to spot the difference? =This quiz includes topics like: spot the difference spot 3 differences puzzles spot the odd one out find the odd one quiz odd one out picture puzzle odd item visual game which image doesn't belong odd picture game for YouTube brain teaser odd one quiz quiz to find the outlier visual challenge odd quiz can you spot the odd object https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnlGEIOKM08 via Quiz Smart https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNnevttQpJRwE3PmcVaNUg May 22, 2025 at 05:00PM

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Optical Illusion: Only a real cat person can spot the cat in this picture - Times of India

Based on your choices when examining the challenge, this brainteaser will assist in assessing your degree of intelligence. An enjoyable method of determining your IQ is to take this exam. You must use logical reasoning abilities to solve these brain puzzles by scanning the problem and coming up with the solution.Because brain games need creative thinking to solve, they add intrigue to easy…

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I.Q Remix+: Intelligent Qube

It’s a challenge to figure out how to follow up on a puzzle game. The temptation’s always there to introduce more mechanics, to increase the complexity and provide a suitable challenge for experts of the original, but that can just as easily throw off a perfectly maintained balance. Intelligent Qube‘s designer Masahiko Sato once discussed how he originally planned to feature more complex cube shapes, until he realized that it made the game too complex and unpredictable.  Another option is to rework the presentation, using the same classic gameplay but bringing in new sights and sounds to revitalize things (2018’s Tetris Effect is a famous example of this working like a treat). But that’s a big risk to take when Intelligent Qube‘s tone and feel is so uniquely crafted by its stark visuals and haunting soundscape.  Perhaps it was due to the jump to the next generation, as a title that came just weeks after the PS2’s Japanese launch, that it was decided to try both with the next game in the series. I.Q Remix+: Intelligent Qube provides a new take on the gameplay and visuals, and while the attempt is noteworthy, it also results in a weaker game and the most visually abrasive title by far.

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Spot the 3 Differences Challenge 🔍 | Can You Find Them All? Quiz Smart Welcome to ultimate Spot the 3 Differences Challenge game! In this fun and tricky visual challenge teaser, you’ll see two nearly identical pictures — but can you spot the 3 hidden differences in each one before time runs out? 🎯 This visual puzzle is designed to test your: Observation skills Attention to detail Visual memory Reaction speed Perfect for puzzle lovers, families, kids, and anyone who enjoys brain games or find the difference challenges! 🧩 What’s Inside? 🟢 3 Levels of difficulty: 00:00 – Intro 00:18 – Easy Level 08:47 – Medium Level 17:12 – Outro + Final Score 👀 Can You Beat the spot 3 differences puzzle? Find all 3 differences in each image set. No pausing! Comment below with your score – can you beat your friends? 🔔 Subscribe for More Puzzles & Quizzes Join the Quiz Smart family for weekly uploads: 🎥 Spot the Difference 🧠 Brain Teasers 🖼️ Visual IQ Tests 😎 Fun Quizzes for All Ages! 💬 Challenge Others! Tag your friends and family — who has the sharpest eyes to spot the difference? =This quiz includes topics like: spot the difference spot 3 differences puzzles spot the odd one out find the odd one quiz odd one out picture puzzle odd item visual game which image doesn't belong odd picture game for YouTube brain teaser odd one quiz quiz to find the outlier visual challenge odd quiz can you spot the odd object https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnlGEIOKM08 via Quiz Smart https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzNnevttQpJRwE3PmcVaNUg May 22, 2025 at 05:00PM