An 11-year-old black boy is found to
have a higher IQ than theoretical
physicist Albert Einstein, famed
author Steven Hawking, and computer
pioneer Bill Gates.
Ramarni Wilfred of Romford, U.K. has
received a genius-leveled Mensa IQ
score of 162. His score places him in
the top 1 percent of IQs in the U.K.
Ramarni said he is happy with the
score, although he was not expecting
it. “I was surprised and very happy
when I read the results of my IQ test,
as I didn’t feel very confident after
completing the test.”
When Ramarni discovered that he was
smarter than several highly
accomplished historical figures such
as Einstein, he was flattered, but
stayed humble.
“I can’t begin to compare myself to
these great men whose hard work
clearly proves that they are true
geniuses,” he said.
“Who knows? Perhaps my ‘true
genius’ moment will come when I
grow up, but for now, I am just proud
of myself and happy that my mum
and sister are proud of me, too.”
Ramarni’s mother, Anthea, said that
she knew her son would be special
ever since he was a baby.
“By the time he was three he could
read and write, and from 18 months
we discussed the news, and his
favorite book was an encyclopedia!”
Ramarni decided to take the IQ test
after writing an essay for Oxford
University that received praise. He
was then invited to take the
intelligence test at Birbeck University.
Ramarni is now a member of the
Mensa International IQ society, where
he will be able to mingle with like-
minded kids of his age and attend
excusive events.
“Ramarni’s score shows he has great
potential and we are pleased to
welcome him to Mensa,” said John
Stevenage, Mensa’s chief executive.
“We hope he will enjoy being part of
the society and interacting with
fellow members.”
Although Ramarni is a genius, he is
not arrogant about his scores. He
just wants to make the most out of
the new experiences that his score
will bring him.
“I don’t really see having a high IQ as
a big deal, but I do feel very
privileged to be invited to join
Mensa, and can’t wait to attend some
of the events,” said Ramarni.
Comments
Post a Comment