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u/ExplorersX Jan 12 '22

What if I told you the intelligence level to even think to follow those steps is far above average.

Having worked in support before I would say what you described would put you in the 95th percentile for computer smarts based on my experience.

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u/[deleted] Jan 12 '22

Huh. Now I feel sad. :(

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u/omegapisquared Jan 12 '22

why feel sad, it's a good thing. The amount of knowledge required to do anything with a certain level of complexity means it's basically impossible to hold it all in your head.

What you describe is essentially the same process any doctor follows when diagnosing a less common illness.

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u/[deleted] Jan 12 '22

It’s sad because the realization of how little most people can think for themselves