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Date: Tue, 06 Jun 1995 09:54:32 -0500
To: <DeepTek@ao*.co*>, techdiver@terra.net
From: mdufour@CA*.OR* (Marc Dufour)
Subject: Re: IQ and Narcosis

>We are not all affected the same amount, however. Persons with a high IQ are
>affected less than persons with a low IQ. Divers with IQs in the 130-160+
...
>My experience in deeper dives is that some persons do indeed seem to just get
>stupid. While others are, at least outwardly, able to handle it with better
>focus. 

   It may be right, it may be wrong, but anyway, by stating this, those who 
are more at risk will be the ones who'll say: "Gee, I'm smart, so I won't be 
narced!"...

>The implications seem to be that if this is indeed true, or even partially,
>an IQ test should be administered to anyone desiring to take one of the "deep
>air" courses. A score of 130 or better gets you in while persons of lesser
>mental ability have their c-cards stamped "DO NOT EXCEED 130 FEET."

   Of course, the issue of accurately measuring one's IQ is conveniently 
sidestepped...

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