{"id":4227,"date":"2024-12-05T08:52:10","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/?p=4227"},"modified":"2024-12-05T08:52:13","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T13:52:13","slug":"alfred-simpson-one-of-the-smartest-people-in-ottawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4227-alfred-simpson-one-of-the-smartest-people-in-ottawa","title":{"rendered":"Alfred Simpson \u2013 One of the Smartest People in Ottawa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>He is considered one of the smartest people in Ottawa. He is a certified genius and a member of the Prometheus Society. More about Alfred Simpson\u2019s life will be shared by <a href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\">Ottawa Future<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0d0b598cb5f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0d0b598cb5f\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4227-alfred-simpson-one-of-the-smartest-people-in-ottawa\/#Youth_of_a_Future_Genius\" title=\"Youth of a Future Genius\">Youth of a Future Genius<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4227-alfred-simpson-one-of-the-smartest-people-in-ottawa\/#Certified_Genius\" title=\"Certified Genius\">Certified Genius<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4227-alfred-simpson-one-of-the-smartest-people-in-ottawa\/#Member_of_the_Prometheus_Society\" title=\"Member of the Prometheus Society\">Member of the Prometheus Society<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4227-alfred-simpson-one-of-the-smartest-people-in-ottawa\/#Searching_for_Himself\" title=\"Searching for Himself\">Searching for Himself<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4227-alfred-simpson-one-of-the-smartest-people-in-ottawa\/#Own_Business\" title=\"Own Business\">Own Business<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ottawa-future.com\/en\/eternal-4227-alfred-simpson-one-of-the-smartest-people-in-ottawa\/#Healthy_Lifestyle\" title=\"Healthy Lifestyle\">Healthy Lifestyle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Youth_of_a_Future_Genius\"><\/span>Youth of a Future Genius<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><\/strong>In an interview, he recalled that he didn\u2019t learn the alphabet until he started first grade. By the end of second grade, he was already reading well, and as a result, he had read the book <em>The Adventures of Pinocchio<\/em>. This is one of the most popular novels by Italian writer Carlo Collodi, in which the mischievous and restless Pinocchio finds himself in various difficult situations in order to become obedient and good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alfred Simpson studied without realizing that he was falling behind his peers. One event became significant for him. It was in seventh grade when the boy took the bus to school, which was located outside the reserve in Cobourg, Ontario. Every day, he traveled 30 kilometers. He remembers that it was in seventh grade that he learned shorthand. First, he caught up with his peers, and then surpassed them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Certified_Genius\"><\/span>Certified Genius<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><\/strong>While attending high school, Alfred Simpson realized that he had an exceptional mind. He began to notice that he could quickly grasp concepts, understanding them at the highest level. What was remarkable was that he didn\u2019t need special instructions or guidance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As an adult, Alfred Simpson would note that such a level of intellect may seem like a superpower, but it comes at a cost. For example, he feels lonely, lives alone with few friends, and spends most of his time reading books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His love story ended on a bitter note. His wife passed away from carbon monoxide poisoning in the spring of 1986. They had been married for nearly 15 years. For a long time, Alfred denied it, unable to fully believe it. He recalled:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cShe fell asleep and never woke up.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The couple had a son and a daughter, whom Alfred had to raise on his own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"574\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-8.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-8-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-8-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-8-696x390.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Member_of_the_Prometheus_Society\"><\/span>Member of the Prometheus Society<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><br><\/strong>This is an association for individuals with a high IQ. Only those with results exceeding the top 0.003% are eligible to become members of the Prometheus Society. Alfred Simpson from Ottawa was one such individual. Statistically, one person in fifty could theoretically qualify for exclusive membership. Here are a few key details:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Candidates must undergo a rigorous selection process. This includes an IQ test, interviews, and an evaluation of scientific achievements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Members of the Prometheus Society come from various countries around the world.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Society\u2019s goal is to encourage intellectual development and foster collaboration between talented people to solve global problems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After the loss of his wife, he, along with his two young children, joined Mensa since his children had reached the required IQ level. This marked a new chapter in his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1020\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4231\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-9.png 1020w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-9-300x196.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-9-768x501.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-9-696x454.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1020px) 100vw, 1020px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Searching_for_Himself\"><\/span>Searching for Himself<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alfred became a first-year mathematics student at the University of Waterloo. In 1967, he encountered computers for the first time. His high school teacher, whom he respected greatly, served as an inspiration. Initially, Alfred Simpson wanted to become a teacher. He also had examples in his family, as his parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents were educators. For instance, Alfred\u2019s grandfather taught agricultural knowledge to students, while his grandmother researched and documented their family history, including their migration to Alderville. Alfred Simpson\u2019s desire to publish these studies motivated him to learn web programming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1971, he enrolled at Lakehead University\u2019s teacher\u2019s college in Thunder Bay. Everything was going well until it came time to teach. The very idea of imposing his will on others was unbearable for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subsequently, he found another passion\u2014his life\u2019s work\u2014computer programming. In 1972, he worked in Ottawa, then in London and Toronto as a programmer and operating systems administrator. His son once shared that his father was fluent in many languages, including ancient ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Own_Business\"><\/span>Own Business<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Alfred Simpson spent many years in computer programming and eventually founded his own business, <em>Totem Consulting<\/em>. This company specializes in developing websites, databases, and software remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Healthy_Lifestyle\"><\/span>Healthy Lifestyle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few interesting facts about the life of one of Ottawa\u2019s smartest individuals:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He does not smoke.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He does not drink alcohol. Alfred admitted he has never consumed even a teaspoon of beer in his life, a conscious decision he made in his youth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He replaced his car with a bus pass, firmly believing that public transportation is a more environmentally friendly solution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Another fascinating aspect of Alfred Simpson\u2019s life is his habit of keeping journals\u2014one per year. These journals are neatly stored on a bookshelf alongside his favourite science fiction novels by Dean Koontz, Isaac Asimov, and Alan Dean Foster. His most cherished collection, however, is the <em>Tarzan<\/em> series by Edgar Rice Burroughs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1044\" height=\"623\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4234\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-10.png 1044w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-10-300x179.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-10-768x458.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.ottawa-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/37\/2024\/12\/image-10-696x415.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1044px) 100vw, 1044px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>He is considered one of the smartest people in Ottawa. He is a certified genius and a member of the Prometheus Society. More about Alfred Simpson\u2019s life will be shared by Ottawa Future. Youth of a Future Genius In an interview, he recalled that he didn\u2019t learn the alphabet until he started first grade. 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