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Dr. YoungHoon Kim has recently hailed multi-billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk as the smartest person on Earth. Dr. Kim was recognized as the most intelligent person on the planet, with an IQ of 276, which was officially measured by the World Mind Sports Council.
Dr. YoungHoon Kim is the founder and CEO of Neurostory, a startup focused on finding healthcare solutions for brain ailments using technology. He is also a mind sports specialist with degrees in multiple subjects. Additionally, Dr. Kim founded the United Sigma Intelligence Association, a non-profit organization comprising over 100 intelligent individuals worldwide.
On December 30, Dr. YoungHoon Kim took to X and claimed that Musk was the smartest person on the planet. He wrote:
It is an honor to communicate with you, @elonmusk. Recognized as the person with the highest IQ in the world, I would like to officially define you as follows: "Elon Musk is the smartest person on the planet."
The tweet was a reply to Elon Musk congratulating him for joining the social media platform X on December 29.
Taking a closer look at Dr. YoungHoon Kim's career achievements
Dr. YoungHoon Kim is a graduate of Yonsei University and the only person in the world who is a member of both the Mega Society and the Giga Society, two organizations that exclusively admit gifted individuals with exceptionally high IQs. His IQ was assessed at the World Memory Championships, a global competition for individuals with extraordinary intelligence.
With an IQ of 276, Dr. Kim ranks 46 IQ points above the previous record-holder, Terence Tao. The Chinese-Australian mathematics professor had an IQ of 230.
Dr. YoungHoon Kim holds several degrees in multiple fields from top institutes like King's College London, University of London, Korea University, and Yonsei University. The 35-year-old has been awarded an Honorary Doctor of Science in Cognitive Science from the American Management University, an Honorary Doctor of Education degree from the City University of Paris, and an Honorary Doctor of Advanced Studies in Psychology from Universidad Azteca.
Currently, he is collaborating with the University of Cambridge and Yale University as a research partnership advisor.
He is also the founder and CEO of NeuroStory, a brain healthcare innovating company that implements AI-based tools like artificial intelligence, big data, machine learning, and nanotechnology to diagnose and manage brain-related ailments.
The company aims to bridge the brain health gap among people worldwide by raising awareness and providing accessible brain training programs to the less privileged.
Dr. YoungHoon Kim has founded a non-profit organization called the United Sigma Intelligence Association (USIA). The organization inducts the brightest minds from across the world, like Noam Chomsky, Yuval Harari, Howard Gardner, Daniel Dennett, Philip Zimbardo, Terence Tao, Anthony Giddens, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Richard Dawkins, Steven Pinker, and many others.
Finally, he is a mind sports specialist and a Tony Buzan Honorary Professor in Creative Thinking at the Tony Buzan Academy and University. Furthermore, he is an Honorary Council Member of the World Mind Sports Council.
When Dr. YoungHoon Kim opened up about his love for pop culture and celebrity gossip
In a recent exclusive interview with US Weekly's Editor-in-Chief Dan Wakeford, Dr. YoungHoon Kim spoke candidly about his love for pop culture and its importance in preserving his mental health.
The 35-year-old opined that people with high IQs often struggle with mental health issues. However, the "celebrity and entertainment worlds" help him deal with anxiety.
“I believe that celebrities and the entertainment industry are harnessing our culture and their content is so intriguing for me. They’re the ones that are entertaining all of us. They are artists so I think, in a way, learning about their lives is a form of art experience. It’s an escape for me as well, but also a source of inspiration,” he stated.
Dr. Kim expressed his love for K-pop, especially the band BTS. He also hailed himself as a Swiftie (Taylor Swift fan), explaining that her songs help him keep in touch with the quintessential American culture. Dr. YoungHoon Kim elaborated on how celebrity culture helps people express their creative side and gain motivation.
“Not only are the celebrities really creative, they’re also helping us think of new ideas and new ways to express ourselves. And it helps us become more motivated to become better versions of ourselves. And pop culture never stops!” he added.
In recent times, research has shown that gossip has a positive effect on a person's mental health. Studies at Stanford University and the University of Maryland have concluded that engaging in gossip with other people can increase one's productivity and help one curb negative emotions.
