> It's not trivial, but I suspect we'd have an above-average concentration of people who could do that around here.
I don't know about that. All that's required is memorize and recall word lists, breaking down a puzzle into components, and being able to do both of those quickly. I think most people would be able to do it given practice. Most school tests I've taken require similar skills.
I agree entirely. What I think would be above average around here is the number of people who have made some effort in that direction, especially the "breaking it down into components" part. It isn't that being an HN type is an intrinsic advantage, it is that it is a shorter trip for us.
I don't know about that. All that's required is memorize and recall word lists, breaking down a puzzle into components, and being able to do both of those quickly. I think most people would be able to do it given practice. Most school tests I've taken require similar skills.