Intelligence, am I right? I am starting to hate a certain type of person.

[Don Cool]

The seemingly intellectual type who loves to quote Socrates and adores to show off his knowledge of literature by asking : Have you read "insert author"? This is then proceeded with an often seemingly philosophical view on the matter at hand and a varying degree of condescending behaviour.

These "part time philosophers" who often are verbally eloquent and actually articulate their presentation with some merit often possess a good deal of knowledge, the thing is, this does not equal intelligence, far from it. Yet, much of the world look at them in awe.

I speak 7 languages, did read lots, I know most capitals in the world and I could go on, I have a brain that holds on to information, I do however severely lack any form of spatial intelligence, the ability to actually transform my knowledge into something useful.

Very simplified example upon giving a person a piece of wood:

The knowledgeable person may be able to tell you which type of wood it is, the density, tolerances, practical applications and much much more.

The intelligent person will look at it, might not even know much about it, but in his mind he has already transformed that piece of wood into something unique.

I am full of admiration for people with the ability to put their knowledge to work in ways which are both creative and inspiring, my best friend is fantastic at that but he would probably fail the most basic knowledge tests, he doesn´t read and go out much, he doesn´t even have a TV. He is just a nerd with a love for metal and creating weird things people actually buy, and it ain´t cheap. If he possessed my knowledge I probably wouldn´t even know the guy, I do know I am being presumptuous and a bit arrogant by stating this.

I guess what I am trying to get at is that I just wish I was a bit more intelligent, no harm in that. But maybe I would be a different person? There is also the acknowledgement of the danger a few of these people pose, they are well known influencers but often too stupid to realise the consequences of their messages.

If you did read this far, thank you. Hugs from Denmark.

[Heitor Villa-Lobos]

Maybe you can transform abstract things, instead of spacial things!

Try writting, all sorts of genres.

Also, try out software development and try to help in Libre Software communities, creating programs and systems for all mankind.

A lot of geeks tinker with virtual things. Not everyone is good with workshop and manual labour.

Still, lots of space to be creative!

[AdahnGorion]

I know nothing

[A&A]

Well, my compass for the best form of intelligence kind of matches yours. I like people who work and are open to talk about science and guess what the problem is. You have to be good at math to understand it. Oh well, better to learn mathematics than a philosopher whose ideas will be reproduced even if the person does not know about him.

[Shiro♌]

Those people are straight up geniuses.. Truly a no match for somebody of my likes, and I could only dream to have so much talent and passion about what do I do.

Not that I'm being jelly or anything along such lines.. I'm perfectly satisfied with being myself at the moment. In fact, I'm very proud of just how much I have opened myself, remained open minded, and learned being empathetic.

[Don Cool]

Цитата допису A&A:

Well, my compass for the best form of intelligence kind of matches yours. I like people who work and are open to talk about science and guess what the problem is. You have to be good at math to understand it. Oh well, better to learn mathematics than a philosopher whose ideas will be reproduced even if the person does not know about him.

I fully agree, unfortunately spacial intelligence involves a lot of math which I suck at. I need references in my mind to remember something, that´s easy with most knowledge, a very different issue when it comes to math.

Unfortunately our world is filled with philosophical nonsense, much of it coming from people like myself, full of ideas on how others should live their lives and occasionally throughout history enforcing those beliefs by any means necessary. I fortunately do not have the urge to change everyone else, just myself in order to become a better person.

[Original Cast Recording]

Anti-intellectualism for its own sake is also unintelligent in that sense, in that it doesn't itself accomplish anything useful.

Knowledge can be applied intelligently, or not.
Intelligence in application can be beneficial, or not.

[Lupinus Rictus]

There's many different forms of intelligence, for sure

[Caldari Ghost]

Цитата допису AdahnGorion:

I know nothing

obviously not since you can operate a computer and communicate

[Fajita Jim]

Цитата допису Don Cool:

Unfortunately our world is filled with philosophical nonsense, much of it coming from people like myself, full of ideas on how others should live their lives and occasionally throughout history enforcing those beliefs by any means necessary. I fortunately do not have the urge to change everyone else, just myself in order to become a better person.

It helps if you stop looking at the present only and take a longer view of everything.

Telling a good story is called 'weaving a tale' because certain aspects surface, become dominant, and then subside back into the thread only to be resurfaced later. They're always there, and they're an integral part of what is, even if it's not dominant at the moment.


Taking a long view of history on any subject can lead you to new understandings and realizations.

This is just a moment, and it's part of something so much bigger. Whether that applies to human knowledge, political winds, or personal relationships, you always have to think past 'right now'.

Things are pretty complicated, and it's often obvious who understands that and who just parrots the old lines.

[Angel]

Perhaps rather than IQ, one can focus on EQ. Emotional intelligence has become more important over generations and some would argue it's more important in terms of being successful in not only relationships but in professional fields.

But as a general outlook, you just make best of who you are and what you know whilst growing, learning and teaching yourself. Snobbery nor jealousy should not be a factor as different people are simply different.

[livinggg]

Цитата допису AdahnGorion:

I know nothing

You know not what you not know? You know everything!

[xjulep]

I’m like this but the opposite: I hate everyone except these people

[Don Cool]

Цитата допису Fajita Jim:

Taking a long view of history on any subject can lead you to new understandings and realizations.

Much like the journey of any human being, we are the sum of everything experienced and genetics, the latter I will exclude. But how many people reflect upon their past objectively if they even bother? Many live on a railroad track with no rear view mirror while others can´t see a future beyond that very same track. We humans are limited in many ways, much of it due to subcultural indoctrination and thus not a self imposed obstacle, critical thinking on past/present/future is a "luxury" many can´t afford and/or are capable of.

But we were in a way discussing intellect vs knowledge, at least that was my intention.

PS: I do parrot the old lines at times, mostly for fun when my nephew acts up, maybe I should be a bit more creative in that regard.

[Cat]

Ugh I used to work with a guy who would listen to pseudo intellectual podcasts practically constantly, and he'd spew out opinions from them word for word pretending they're his thoughts and musings, even referencing books he never read.

[Fajita Jim]

Цитата допису Don Cool:

Цитата допису Fajita Jim:

Taking a long view of history on any subject can lead you to new understandings and realizations.

Much like the journey of any human being, we are the sum of everything experienced and genetics, the latter I will exclude. But how many people reflect upon their past objectively if they even bother? Many live on a railroad track with no rear view mirror while others can´t see a future beyond that very same track. We humans are limited in many ways, much of it due to subcultural indoctrination and thus not a self imposed obstacle, critical thinking on past/present/future is a "luxury" many can´t afford and/or are capable of.

But we were in a way discussing intellect vs knowledge, at least that was my intention.

PS: I do parrot the old lines at times, mostly for fun when my nephew acts up, maybe I should be a bit more creative in that regard.

Nothing wrong with the old lines if you understand them and use them appropriately. It's when people just pull them out of nowhere and barely related to the context of the conversation that you know they don't really 'get it'.

But yeah, most people just skip across the surface of the pond and never bother to think about the depths below them.

We're small fish, occupying a tiny slice of time. Some of the people we share the world with today won't be here tomorrow, but some new folks will be around.

True heaven is permanency. It's also a myth not worth showing up for. But some people will fight to the bitter end for that mirage.

That's why considering the larger picture is so important: you can the understand the futility of fights that were decided long ago.

♥♥♥♥ happens, things change, and you can never go home again.