Very interesting post. It's always fascinated me how different the west and east are. Varying not only in social constructs but apparently with perceptions of intelligence.

It's seems to me western culture is fixated on the industriousness of an individual. How much they can produce. Whereas possibly eatern philosphies center around social integration. Playing the role in society and being part of the larger whole, trying to find Harmony in a society.

The idea of an IQ test has always made me laugh. We believe in somebody's intelligence by a mere score.

Interesting stuff and good food for thought. Thanks for the post!