Fizzzzle Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I feel like I've been getting more moments where I realize I'm just kind of dumb over the last couple years. Maybe that's just getting older and gaining perspective. Maybe I'm just kind of a dolt. But I am starting to think that I might actually be of below average intelligence. I mean, that isn't crazy to think about. Roughly half of everyone has to be below average intelligence. It's like how everyone thinks they're a good driver, when math dictates that half of you are wrong in that assumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I don't think, I know. But everyone else is stupider than me when I am always right and everyone else is always wrong unless they are agreeing with me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I know I'm not particularly smart, but some of the people I work with make me feel like a damn genius. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Of course not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bacon Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: Of course not. WELL YOU MIGHT WANT TO START WOHOOOOOOOOO! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Nope. I don't think I'm brilliant or anything approaching brilliant, but I've met stupid and its quite demonstrably different. Now philosophically we could discuss whether or not any human is particularly intelligent, but its all on a relative scale. What you are likely feeling is humility with age. This is what led Socrates to quip "The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing". I'm sure he turning right around and within 5 minutes and called someone in the room a fucking idiot... why, because we're human and we're probably, as a species, not the brightest amongst the stars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I don't think it's possible for me to roll my eyes harder at that quote from Socrates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Vic20 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: I don't think it's possible for me to roll my eyes harder at that quote from Socrates You know he probably said to win an argument rather than to advance an particular understanding. He was known to be kind of a dick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Book smart? I’m average. Common sense smart I’m near genius level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar189 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 As I've gotten older, I feel like I'm only getting smarter, while a lot of people around me have been surprising me with their stupidity or unawareness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal-El814 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I don't know that I ever think that I'm stupid, but I feel that I'm stupid from time to time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser_Soze Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 1 hour ago, Mr.Vic20 said: Nope. I don't think I'm brilliant or anything approaching brilliant, but I've met stupid and its quite demonstrably different. You're brilliant and you shine brighter than the ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The def star Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 9 hours ago, Fizzzzle said: But I am starting to think that I might actually be of below average intelligence. I mean, that isn't crazy to think about. After everything that has happened the past 6 years, I can almost guarantee that you are well above average intelligence. The amount of stupidity we have in the US is uncanny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stepee Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 11 hours ago, Fizzzzle said: I feel like I've been getting more moments where I realize I'm just kind of dumb over the last couple years. Maybe that's just getting older and gaining perspective. Maybe I'm just kind of a dolt. But I am starting to think that I might actually be of below average intelligence. I mean, that isn't crazy to think about. Roughly half of everyone has to be below average intelligence. It's like how everyone thinks they're a good driver, when math dictates that half of you are wrong in that assumption. A stupid person wouldn’t even have this internal discussion with themselves, they are stupid so they think they are smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodger Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 All the time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
best3444 Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Yea @Fizzzzle from what I read here on the boards you are very intelligent. You seem intelligent, mature, and independent. Just moving out of state like you did takes courage and intelligence too. Your reviews on the entertainment board are of professional quality lol. You also blew me away with all your NBA knowledge. Spoiler Basically I want to suck your dick 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 There are certainly times where I question why I made a certain decision. I also find that intelligence itself is a strange concept that even “objective” measures fail to capture. I think about people like my go to tile guy, Angel. He can’t read or write beyond about a 4th grade level, and that’s in his native language. But dude can do complex geometric calculations in his head that I struggle with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 I think like most people, I would say no, I’m not that clever. Then I think about who I benchmark myself against and have to think, what is being clever? Remembering a lot? Being good at problem solving? Making smart decisions consistently? All of the above? I have no clue. A cleverer person might be able to tell me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlwaysDyingX Posted April 25, 2022 Share Posted April 25, 2022 Pretty sure Im on the spectrum but I was never tested but no, not stupid, just different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted April 26, 2022 Share Posted April 26, 2022 I wish I was dumb. I would not have all the insecurities I have and be rich af. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nokra Posted April 27, 2022 Share Posted April 27, 2022 *your Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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