About this Deaf Culture thing...

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Berry said:
Thank you. A lot of people think I am more intelligent than I actually am. It is interesting why I give this impression. "Intelligence" itself is an interesting concept.

My late wife was above average intelligent and far more intelligent than I -- But few people realized it because she was impatient. She could understand something in 2 minutes that would take me 20 -- But if it took her 3 minutes of thinking to understand she was not going to be bothered while I would dwell on it for 2 or 3 hours.

Intelligence is modified by the factors of time and effort.

My wife calls this my "Asparagus mode". She is convinced I have just enough of a touch of Asperger's syndrome to allow me to concentrate on a subject past what the normal person can tolerate. She is also more intelligent than I am but her area's of interest are different than mine. Thus people believe we are both intelligent but no one compares us.

I also attribute my appearance of intelligence to the way I think. I eschew logic in favor of semantics and systems approach thinking -- More or less simplified in the concept of High Context Reasoning -- Which was exemplified to me by: And explains my affinity for -- Deaf Culture.
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There are all forms of intelligence and the most valuable is not even accounted for on standardized testing...fluid intelligence. Fluid intelligence is also central to high context thinking. Fluid intelligence is what allows for knowlege to be applied creatively in new situations, and also allows for obscure connections and patterns to be discerned. Just judging from what I have observed, I would say that you have a high degree of fluid intelligence.
 
jillio said:
There are all forms of intelligence and the most valuable is not even accounted for on standardized testing...fluid intelligence. Fluid intelligence is also central to high context thinking. Fluid intelligence is what allows for knowlege to be applied creatively in new situations, and also allows for obscure connections and patterns to be discerned. Just judging from what I have observed, I would say that you have a high degree of fluid intelligence.
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Fluid intelligence is what I am trying to achive for with my students with the lessons I create. Is it a learned skill or is someone born with it?

I am having trouble with two of my students when it comes to getting them to think critically right now but then again, they both have language delays so i dont know ...arrghh
 
shel90 said:
Fluid intelligence is what I am trying to achive for with my students with the lessons I create. Is it a learned skill or is someone born with it?

I am having trouble with two of my students when it comes to getting them to think critically right now but then again, they both have language delays so i dont know ...arrghh
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:hmm: good question.
 
shel90 said:
Fluid intelligence is what I am trying to achive for with my students with the lessons I create. Is it a learned skill or is someone born with it?

I am having trouble with two of my students when it comes to getting them to think critically right now but then again, they both have language delays so i dont know ...arrghh
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Most are born with the tendency to think in a fluid way.But you can teach critical thought, which is kind of the same thing, just that it is learned, and fluid intelligence is innate. But they serve the same purpose, really. Language delays definately will interfer with critical thought processes. Hopefully, as they catch up, it will get easier.

I was reading some research last night that showed a link between language delay and mental health issues.
 
jillio said:
There are all forms of intelligence and the most valuable is not even accounted for on standardized testing...fluid intelligence. Fluid intelligence is also central to high context thinking. Fluid intelligence is what allows for knowlege to be applied creatively in new situations, and also allows for obscure connections and patterns to be discerned. Just judging from what I have observed, I would say that you have a high degree of fluid intelligence.
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My mind melts at your thoughts.

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Seems "flip" who recently became "bilaterally silenced since Dec/2010" - suggests "deafness is indeed silence".
Right-silent round on the house! Cheers

Implanted- SunnybrookAdvanced Bionics-Harmony activated Aug/07
 
drphil said:
Seems "flip" who recently became "bilaterally silenced since Dec/2010" - suggests "deafness is indeed silence".
Right-silent round on the house! Cheers

Implanted- SunnybrookAdvanced Bionics-Harmony activated Aug/07
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:lol: Now you and flip espouse the same philosophy!
 
Bottesini: I am only describing a "condition"-not voluntarily embraced.

Implanted A B Harmony activated Aug/07
 
drphil, the lack of acceptance is the point. This "condition" will exist whether you accept it or not.
 
I know that my acceptance of being Bilaterally deaf since December 20, 2006 is manifested in actuality by getting a Cochlear Implant. I will always be Bilaterally deaf till death.

Implanted-Sunnybrook Advanced Bionics-Harmony activated Aug/07
 
I can tell that subtleties and emotions are not your thing. That's o.k. Carry on! :wave:
 
The Sorenson guy who set up my VP had a CI but told me about his circle of friends who sign. He agrees that some cultures are actively sought out. :)
 
Beowulf said:
The Sorenson guy who set up my VP had a CI but told me about his circle of friends who sign. He agrees that some cultures are actively sought out. :)
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Signing is handy. I admit to doing a lot of lipreading while walking, but when my battery died tonight, I was glad my daughter could sign as we walked.

I get bored easily. :wave:
 
shel90 said:
It puzzles me that they would come here wanting to connect with other deaf/hoh people like them but dont want anything to do with Deaf culture which is fine. Plenty of people here on AD who are not interested in Deaf culture and ASL whom they can connect with. What puzzles me is the behavior and arguments against Deaf culture or ASL. Why the need to do that? If you are not interested in being part of the culture nor learning ASL, fine but dont belittle or support those who belittle Deaf culture and ASL.
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I never was a part of a Deaf community , there was none in my town growing up and when I tried to be part of it in college I was rejected because I never learned ASL! When a person is rejected by their own family for being HOH is hard to feel that they will be welcome by strangers. I think a person should be given a chance to learn about the Deaf Culture and not be judge so quickly if they do not know a lot about the Deaf Culture.
 
I admit I'm tired of deaf culture. Sometimes I need a break to get away from deaf ppl becuz I never understand communicating with deaf ppl and even, with 'terp. I'm still learning how to read and write a good english more than sign language. I didn't see my old friends for approx. 30y.
 
drphil said:
Seems "flip" who recently became "bilaterally silenced since Dec/2010" - suggests "deafness is indeed silence".
Right-silent round on the house! Cheers

Implanted- SunnybrookAdvanced Bionics-Harmony activated Aug/07
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You might want to check a little closer into flip's actual philosophies. I have known her for quite some time, and have had in depth communication about these issues with her. If you believe she thinks about cultural issues in the same way you do, you are very mistaken. But, you could learn a lot from flip if you would try.
 
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