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11 reasons why high intelligence isn't always a good thing

11 reasons why high intelligence isn't always a good thing
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    1. Intelligence does not mean that you are good or moral person

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    A person's values and life experiences determine those things. Countless intelligent people with unsavoury motivations have caused more harm than good to society.

    2. Intelligence alone does not guarantee sucess

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    Other factors such as luck, drive, persistence, resiliance, and risk-taking are more robust markers of success than being super bright.

    3. Intelligent people don't always make the best decisions for society

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    4. Superior intellect can breed a sense of superiority

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    5. Intelligence can be isolating as few people can understand the complex concepts in your head

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    6. High intelligence can make life boring and predictable at times

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    7. Intelligent people may conceal their intelligence in order to avoid appearing arrogant and to fit in with society.

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    8. Society was not designed for intelligent people. It was designed for the average person in mind.

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    9. Intelligent people are often bullied when they were children

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    10. Intelligent people are more prone to experience anxiety and depression

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    11. People tend to have high expectations for intelligent people then others

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randomroger @randomroger
Good list. Some people who are very smart seem susceptible to analysis paralysis.
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BillBergeman @BillBergeman
Somewhere I once heard someone comment that there were a lot of intelligent people in the Nazi party. Clearly intelligence isn’t everything. Thanks for sharing a great list on an interesting topic.
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