12 Genuine Signs of Intelligence You Can't Fake

[@SpiritmanProductions]

Number 13: Understanding the difference between knowledge and intelligence. Knowledge is the acquisition of facts. Intelligence is the effective processing and application of those facts. Any fool with a good memory can recite endless facts, but it takes intelligence to create novel ideas from them.

[@nickdannunzio7683]

The term you are describing is "awareness"... being aware of what you actually know and understand it... (i.e. many people know about politics, buy don't really understand what it is all about)... this past election is a clear indication that half the US is unaware... they regurgitate what they hear on CNN as if were a fact...

[@harrydrury4734]

novel ideas . like a man can be a woman ? ever heard the saying , a wolf in sheep clothing ? , ... yeah , ... its a wolf , in sheep's clothing . it can pretend to be a sheep , ... and you might be fooled , ... thinking its a sheep . but in FACT , ... its a wolf . and no matter what you dress it in , ... IT IS A WOLF . AND ANY FOOL THAT THINK ITS A SHEEP , DESERVES TO GET BIT !

[@harrydrury4734]

EVEN A CAVE MAN KNEW THIS ! AND IF YOU TRY TO EXPLAIN IT AWAY , ... A CAVE MAN IS SMARTER THAN YOU !

[@toinimoore3463]

Yes This is true to a degree you must be patient with those who are not fast as you or quick-witted there are many people who try Very hard to learn and it’s difficult for them because they look fine on the outside but inside have been damaged by an illness or accident That is why I pray a lot for not only those people who are in Great shape but it’s to remind them of those who are not in such good condition and want to be treated like a regular person!🙏😉🥰

[@harrydrury4734]

@@toinimoore3463 I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU THERE . like Biden , ... poor fella tried to win the presidency three times . it wasn't until dumb people were born , that he won . and how did he win , ... surly people didn't vote for him because he was smart . biden has always been looked opon as a dim candle . young liberils don't know this . most were born 25 years ago . they don't have any idea how dumb he is , and has been foe 40 or more years . NOW he's in decline . ... he's losing it ! the thing is , the young liberals get their marching orders from the media . librals belive every word , ... and then they hang around these people who all agree in the media c, if the media says it , ... they belive it !

[@jeancorriveau8686]

Ernest Hemingway once said, "Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know." Being around fools is very painful.

[@williamonderlinde5068]

Welcome to the current state of America.

[@GlowBowlPhilosophy]

Ernest was an egomaniac though :/ so he wasn't as "Intelligent" as people think. Listen to yourself, not others.

[@jilianemorales2074]

I can truly relate to this. This is why I have fewer friends because I don’t enjoy spending precious time with petty people who don’t share the same interests as I have. Most of the people I’ve encountered so far are more into gossip than substantial conversation.

[@frankG335]

I don't buy that.. he was a deeply depressed individual who had a huge ego and need to appear macho. He may have been a great writer, but his interests were quite limited and shallow. The really highly intelligent people I know are insatiably curious and excited about whatever new thing they're learning about. They get excited like little kids over all kinds of subjects and never get bored. They don't seem to put themselves above others, though small talk is not their favorite thing at all. Many of them are outgoing enough when around those they're comfortable with, and can be quite sociable, though they do need time to themselves. Thinking you're better than others is rare among the truly highly intelligent because they know how much they don't know. Yet their interests are so broad that they can find something to talk about or relate to in pretty much anyone. In fact, they look for common ground. Remember that empathy is one sign of Intelligence- because they can IMAGINE what it's like to be that other persom.

[@Rambleon444]

If you want to know how to be happy study gratitude vs resentment. “It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” - Brother Steindl-Rast

[@tonymusolino2369]

“Don’t judge a person on what they know… Judge them on the kinds of questions they ask”.

[@dblack8141]

the thumbnail proves narcasism

[@boostmobile9249]

Be objective. Be BROADMINDED. IS HEALTHY.

[@friendlyone2706]

Knowledge held is 100% environmental accident. Example: I don't speak Mandarin, but millions of small children do. Does my ignorance mark me stupid? Well, given the importance of the language, maybe it does. The super intelligent do something about their environment.

[@dblack8141]

@@friendlyone2706 stupid is an accidental word. super intelligent isnt absolution. its esteemed.

[@michaelaustin3720]

Genius is asking the best questions. Everything in the present is a derivative of what preceded it. Knowing where you came from and how you got to where you are helps one plot a better course going forward. Constant course corrections are necessary if we intend to achieve our goals. Questions are like the sensors that provide awareness of our environment.

[@SusieMullins-t6i]

You’ve just described my late husband to a tee. He was quiet and super-smart, but when I would compliment his wonderful attributes and his personality, his invariable response was, “I’m just a guy.” He was inspiring and kind and wise in so many ways, and he loved to make us laugh with his brilliant quick wit. The world would be a profoundly more wonderful place if there were more people like him, and I miss him every minute of every day.

[@cjadventures8840]

He sounds like a great guy, if you don't mind me asking. When did he pass?

[@user-GazarooGuy]

You were blessed to have each other. I know that feeling when a very dearest Loved one has passed on, they are forever with you till you are reunited once again by the Grace of the Divine Lord , Amen.

[@maisiebarrett6383]

Well done to you for meeting and marrying such a lovely person.

[@garlicbread-o7m]

Omg I wish you found happiness and peace after you lost him may he rest in peace ❤

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

F###, this hurt to read. Im sorry about your loss, truly.

[@ZachHord]

Every single person that watches this is thinking “ya that’s me”

[@Ranger1985.]

LOL

[@nicholastahan7670]

Thanks for representing us on that thought. But I'm smart enough to disagree with that comment.

[@diannesart]

Some of these I do identify with, but not all. Some of these traits I see in others, but not all. However jaded you may be, you might have some of them.

[@martagajda8108]

Of course ! Im intelligence enough to stay single rather than be stuck in toxic relationship just out of fear of loneliness.

[@NKN82]

But not you.

[@joannewittenbrook8051]

Intelligence is like wealth. Those that have it don’t brag about it.

[@heyamabaza6235]

👍

[@kmo3811]

So that means since Trump brags he's a stable genius and very, very wealthy that 1. He's not stable 2. He's not sane 3. He's not very, very wealthy. I totally agree. He's not smart, sane or very, very wealthy. He lost in 2020 and cannot accept defeat. His over inflated ego simply won't allow it. Not good characteristics in someone leafing the country.

[@Xcalator35]

I'm not so sure about wealth...

[@glittezz2799]

I have seen wealthy people brag 🤧

[@jamalel-sayed5196]

@@glittezz2799 Usually it appears well off individuals with a 6 figured income are more likely to brag about wealth. Not as much multi millionaires

[@bravehome4276]

About 40 years ago in college I took a structural anthropology course. One of the books in the course described over 112 different kinds of 'intelligence' that had been identified up to that time. So I'd have to conclude that recognizing signs of 'intelligence' requires one to possess a very broad spectrum of these 'intelligences' in order to perceive them. Just because you don't 'see' a sign doesn't mean there isn't some type of intelligence there -- just that you may not be tuned into that particular type.

[@Robert-xn3dc]

Interesting.

[@bravehome4276]

@@antrygrevok6440 I took that course in 1973, and I do not have the particular type of intelligence necessary to recall its name! :) However, I do remember that many of those intelligences were in the arts -- music, sculpture, painting, dance, etc. Also different types of emotional intelligences. One of the points the professor in the course made was that things like IQ tests only test a person's ability to take IQ tests -- not how they can/will contribute to the betterment of the world -- people like Al Capone and Leopold/Loeb had extremely high IQs, and were not to be lauded for it....

[@twobeagles1365]

In July 2020 ( forgot day ) at around 4:30 am I was standing outside, Weather condition Clear, From the SW came 7 Circles flying at low attitude going NE all in a single file like a train, Their speed I would say about 5 to 10 times faster than you would see a jet go by, You would not have time to get a video from cell phone if you had it in your hand, After that morning, I realized WE Humans dont know crap !!

[@LiteracyInternational]

@@twobeagles1365 And that (to paraphrase Socrates) is the beginning of wisdom....

[@victorstalick5528]

That is interesting. Do you remember the book?

[@scottrobinson-k3b]

Many years ago, a reporter asked Einstein how does it feel to be the smartest man on the planet, to which he replied, I would not know, you would have to ask Nicola Tesla.

[@angelbulldog4934]

Einstein's wife did a lot of his work and fed it to him. She may have actually been the genius.

[@seer6755]

@@angelbulldog4934which wife? If i remember he had two one of which he was somewhat related too.

[@angelbulldog4934]

@seer6755 Mileva, the 1st one. He was 1st cousins with Elsa, the 2nd one. Not too bright after all if he married a blood relative.

[@seer6755]

@@angelbulldog4934 how would that make him not bright? We consider it wrong but not everyone does. I don't believe they had kids together so the argument of deformed offspring etc doesn't apply so why was it "dumb"

[@jerahmeelexeliuscrilierkut1359]

​@@angelbulldog4934 There's no substantial evidence. Stop the cap.

[@CodyQuest]

“Intelligent people do not tie their self worth to their ego.” - everyone in the chat: explaining how smart they actually are😁

[@clare921]

the dumbest person in the room is normally the first to say he's not. Watch, listen, and learn. Real G's move in silence.

[@LaZarusXtnct]

Well I'm actually too smart to be placed in either of those catagories. I'm like a rare animal that has yet to be studied. 😀

[@jacksonh2083]

Fr, not me tho, I’m rick sanchez irl🤓

[@jacksonh2083]

Literally tho lol, like I’m majoring in physics and I think I’m dumb as shit; and yet jordan, the 13 year old fortnite player that doesnt know algebra 2, think’s he’s einstein jr. Trust me, everyone thinks they are special and stuff until they go to university and meet a bunch of ppl that are far more special than them😂

[@SamAsm367]

I was looking for this comment😁😁😄

[@spencerbrown6214]

My favorite people are those who are smart, funny and kind 🥰🌍

[@johnstorton]

Thank you! (lol)

[@nicolekennedy6841]

When you add mental illness to the equation you definitely can have a very intelligent person that doesn't jibe with some of these points. I've known people who were incredibly intelligent yet had tons of struggles with things like self control, emotional instability, self acceptance, complete loss of desire to engage their curiosity or creativity anymore, etc. because they battled with their mental health.

[@christinebee9781]

Jibe, not jive 😁

[@Whole-Milk]

I’m really glad you said this because you’re absolutely right! Add on to that struggling with mental illness can cause us to doubt our abilities and self worth even more. 99% of the most brilliant and intelligent people I know have a mental illness.

[@tomjackson3411]

Mental health I think would be a different issue just as physical health would also.

[@chrisceecee1886]

It’s incredibly difficult to have side projects when you’re suffering from depression and just barely holding steady…it wears on your body.

[@nicolekennedy6841]

@@christinebee9781 Thanks.

[@da___man]

A great benefit of being intelligent is that you re never bored. There is always something to think about, to discover, to figure out how and why things are they way they are.

[@anya425]

My mother, who was extremely intelligent and accomplished in her profession (although she was not one to boast at all), used to always tell us, "intelligent people are never bored." I think she was right, and I tell this to my son, too.

[@renejean2523]

Great point. More than once I've heard people say if they won the lottery and gave up work, that they'd get bored. That response leaves me open-mouthed and bewildered.

[@vaninarossi3919]

On the other hand, thinking so much can be really tiring haha!

[@ralphralpherson9441]

Well... I beg to differ on one account. Hyper-intelligent people CAN get bored when they are forced to function at lower levels. Like a brainiac kid put in a math class with kids who are several levels below his or her level... They can become bored to the point they perform poorly and get mistaken as less-intelligent kids, only because the class didn't engage or challenge them and they lost interest. Can't count how many times this has happened to myself or really smart people I know. And this CERTAINLY happens in the adult world. The world is largely tailored for morons.

[@illsubtoeveryonethatsubsto4606]

Actually, intelligent people are usually bored They are bored for like 70% of their life

[@_DB.COOPER]

Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit, wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.

[@RoboBabeXD]

i would put regardless

[@_DB.COOPER]

@@RoboBabeXD no doubt…

[@Sunshinepower6]

True ❤

[@pinkberry6215]

tomato is a vegetable

[@_DB.COOPER]

@@pinkberry6215 😂😝😝😝😝😂 no it’s not! You obviously fit what I posted.

[@ThallanarRabidtooth]

Even though I dropped out of high school, I consider myself a life-long learner, and am always learning new things.

[@azurephoenix9546]

Plenty of incredibly intelligent people aren't particularly inclined to the environment of formal schooling. A lot of people I've known who are just jaw dropping intelligent dropped out of school, including a JPL engineer, mainly because they felt that it was actually detrimental to their love of learning...kind of killed the passion. Find your own ways to learn and keep growing. ❤

[@notaclue822]

Yes there are all kinds of reasons why people might quit school.

[@nancysmith2295]

Empathy. Time alone. Observing others in a group before speaking. Insatiable appetite for learning. Lifelong learner. These are some of the most active qualities that I use consistently.

[@JustindeEugeneWhyIQuitDeMonRat]

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[@lampshade8818]

I agree.These are traits i use more now than i used to. And i really respect that time. I have acknowledged and appreciated more about myself and my time alone than what i could have learnt in the company of others. ( i am very sociable and quick witted in my job that involves social contact with lots of people every day) but i still am on my own.

[@perthfanny3017]

You just described me lol 😍

[@omnipotantsaibot5845]

Your comment is so ironic lmao

[@edwinamendelssohn5129]

Actually empathy or cheap empathy?

[@Barada73]

“Dumb people think they are smart. Smart people know they are dumb.” Intelligent people might not hate people, but if they don’t get time alone to recharge then they will begin to.

[@CONEHEADDK]

Like being Messi on a pre teen woman's soccer team...

[@HuFlungDung2]

Smart people do not think of themselves as dumb, rather they understand the concept of 'uncertainty'. While considering one variable, a smart person realizes that there are several known, and possibly some unknown variables that have an auxiliary effect which is completely ignored via the scientific method, which only has a myopic vision on one variable at a time. This applies, I think, to governments in particular, who set their sights on achieving one effect, while not properly considering the ramifications of a policy. This is why communism always flunks out.

[@denastewart-gore800]

I wish my husband understood this. Long story.

[@CONEHEADDK]

@@dumbarsejockhun6378 Intelligence and knowledge are two different things. They are like an encyklopedia and a computer.

[@CONEHEADDK]

@@dumbarsejockhun6378 I believe you.

[@hharriseoh676]

The most important qualities are tenacity and humility. It takes humility to be open-minded and recognize that you're not as smart as you think you are.

[@Andymegaara]

@comment sense It's actually "emotional intelligence" which contributes to overall intelligence.

[@KRASJEL]

BS. I don''t have a problem to acknowledge that there are MILLIONS smarter than me. It is so. But. That would be YOUR reason for humility. So. Saying (and also doing) that you do something good, is only a prerogaive of OTHERS? Hm... I will decide, thank you. As in my art. So. If I follow your logic. You make art for OTHERS and not for yourself. Very strong.......

[@crypton_8l87]

True!

[@crypton_8l87]

@comment sense well.. don't shout he can hear you.

[@lenakrupinski6303]

I know nothing, socrates.people who think they know it all are not as clever as they think.Having an open mind and being humble are the traits I see in the likes of Alan watts,Einstien, and osho and Jim morrison,Ayerton senna mooji ,Elkhart tolll are a few of the people I admire for their wisdom and many more they all had a spiritual aspect to their nature and had realized they were part of something much bigger than their physical existence.💞💞💞💞

[@davehconner]

I'm not too smart compared to the smartest, but I'm smart enough to not be too worried about how smart I'm not.

[@albertfcb6654]

Thats wise not smart, which makes me smart and wise ☝🏻😎🤗😬🥸

[@albertfcb6654]

DA BEST

[@albertfcb6654]

I LIKED MY OWN COMMENTS

[@aaronward6466]

"I have no special talents. I am only passionately curious." ... Einstein ✌😊

[@he.5865]

Obvious posturing and objectively untrue.

[@dennis-gk3zt]

@@he.5865 Yes. If the quote is real. It doesn't sound like him to me.

[@bruhmp3]

and the fact is his wife helped him the most. His wife was smarter than him

[@he.5865]

@@bruhmp3 A genuine sign of stupidity is being motivated more by narratives than empiricism - where is your evidence? I've looked into this, and this just seems like wishful thinking by partisan hacks that are not interested in the truth. Unless you're under like probably 16 there is a good chance you're stupid.

[@he.5865]

​@@bruhmp3 Other than having no evidence it is important to analyse one of your implicit claims that many of the inventions and discoveries said to be made by men are actually made by women and woman are just passive and don't speak up or whatever. If you look at today where empircally women are preferred unfairly in stem fields (this is a fact look up any resume study for stem fields their preferred up to 2:1 for the same qualifications) still around 70% of patents are all male teams and all female teams make up around 0.5%, this second figure has been fairly stagnant for the past 100 years. Do you really think that this is because women are disadvantaged? It's not.

[@charlenejohnson2187]

Some people think a formal education makes them more intelligent than those with common sense. You can do without education but you really need common sense.

[@Soapandwater6]

You can also have both, or neither.

[@MrHuntingClaw]

If only common sense would actually apply on a global scale, unfortunately, common sense variate from environment to environment, in one area it's common sense for women to stay at home, in a different area, it's common sense for the man to stay at home (yes, such a place exist I believe), few places have the same common sense, I suppose places in war might have somewhat similar ones, but you really don't want those counted as global common sense stuff.

[@RoLopezCalifornia]

Common sense is not too common

[@henrys3138]

Common sense doesn't exist.

[@terrymiller111]

@@henrys3138 Not in the way most people use the term. There is a minimum level of knowledge and wisdom that is expected at various ages, in various occupations, etc. This is barring any disabilities, etc.

[@celesteblack4341]

I identify with empathy. I'll never forget when a current boyfriends mother said she knew I had the ability to feel other people's pain. Several women told me I'm an empath before I realized it. It's both a blessing and a curse.

[@david37376]

That is one of the most desirable traits in a life partner.

[@MJ-qb5ph]

It’s a curse

[@hederickmutton75]

@@MJ-qb5ph only if you think of it like that. I think it's a beauty that you're lucky to have, presuming you put yourself around other fellow empaths regarding peer groups.

[@rburrows7786]

Usually the most intelligent person in the room is the quieter one. It’s always interesting to sit back and listen to everyone spew their thoughts and opinions. Most prove just how ignorant they truly are

[@TorMax9]

Five separate things: 1) enlightenment, 2) wisdom, 3) intelligence, 4) street smarts, 5) cunning, clever, manipulative. I've known people very strong in one of the five and useless in the other four. Then there's robustness, resilience, strong will, emotional control, perseverance, discipline, insightful, intuitive, instinctive, ability to get along, ability to be assertive, ability to say no, ability to see many perspectives, ability to see options, creative, tolerance for ambiguity, risk tolerance, strong nerves, strategic, tactics, good judge of character, stand up to bullies, stand up to group pressure, see through underhanded manipulations, see through propaganda, get their way without making the other lose face, become enraged, seek revenge, etc., etc., etc. A well rounded whole. But the most important is COMMON SENSE.

[@kineticpen8920]

Great post. You seem very perceptive and aware to me. I would substitute 'intelligence' with 'acquired knowledge.' Your whole comment is literally all the facets than can make up intelligence. Again, great post!

[@sylmen1111]

Wow, you just described me 😂 I told my sin he doesn’t have to be embarrassed, I’m certified 😂

[@MightyMonk360]

@@kineticpen8920 Agree intelligence is a make up of many things but most people have their own area they excel in.

[@carniecapinc.carniecapinc553]

People with all those skills are extremely rare. They are natural diplomats and peacemakers. We need more of them.

[@carniecapinc.carniecapinc553]

Why do we persist in call it ‘common sense’ when it isn’t at all common?

[@AScrapOfKindness]

I value the intelligence I have. I value my wisdom even more.

[@Nobody_633]

Same

[@asrieldreemurr8299]

I have to disagree. Not all intelligent people have "strong-self control". When it comes to emotions, it may depend on the situation they are in and whom they are having the conflict with. For example, a family member has the ability to get under an intelligent person's skin more than just another stranger or friend because they know the individual well. So strong self control is something most intellectual people strive to achieve. Show me an intelligent individual who's spouse doesn't get on their nerves and I'll show you a relationship that may be in turmoil, intelligence aside.

[@ShaneMihalow]

A lot of geniuses struggle with self control. One big one is substance abuse.

[@tyronedawson8553]

He said this is based on scientific studies of intelligence. So, I'm not sure that your example trumps the foundation he has established for this list. Sorry, just had to bring that to your attention.

[@karlihill4161]

@@tyronedawson8553 I think defining intelligence is rather impossible, at least; it was when I studied it. How does one know that one thing is intelligent and the other is not? Is it an IQ score? Who made the IQ tests? Why are those different if they are accurate? Is there anyone with zero intelligence? Do animals have intelligence? Howard Gardner had some ideas about it, but I doubt any amount of research could do it justice due to the fact that intelligence is arguably the most abstract idea known to mankind. Perhaps intelligence is simply in the eye of the beholder, like beauty. Or… maybe I’ve just had too much wine… Sigh… so much for self control.

[@erekemanalakathehouse8561]

@@karlihill4161 true, I could see some “smart” people losing their shit like everyone else and because it’s “science studies” it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re dumb for not carrying these traits

[@emmaj8726]

@@tyronedawson8553 I have ADHD. I also have an IQ of 142. So if we're judging intelligence based on that specific quotient I'm a fairly good example of someone who is both "intelligent" and struggles with impulse control. I don't know if I would personally count IQ as a reliable measurement for overall intelligence, but the issue with measuring other forms of intelligence is that most current methods rely heavily on self-reporting - which is especially an issue when it comes to measuring emotional and social intelligence. So unless the mentioned "scientific studies of intelligence" base their results on IQ or potentially brain scans, I wouldn't give them too much credit. Which makes me think there's a reason why the above video doesn't provide any sources for the mentioned studies.

[@P0intL3ader75]

"Harmony in Unity is Personal". I think this is a good way to appreciate and try being open minded no matter what background your coming from. Great video!

[@runninggirl2765]

I thought I knew something about a topic when I was (politely) interrupted by a 9 year old. She wasn't particularly "smart" but she was right about what she was saying. I corrected myself and complimented her. Since then, I have tried to have a child-like curiosity about life in general and it has made me more open to ideas. Great video! Thanks.

[@leh3827]

the narration in this video is idiotic

[@hectormendez9158]

Well said

[@trishlangford5773]

Very well put.

[@ceooflonelinessinc.267]

Lol I am the opposite of all these things

[@aigarsvavere5859]

the event you are describing is so believable, that I gained 2 IQ points reading it

[@1classical11]

It’s important to differentiate IQ (intelligence quotient), EQ (emotional quotient), and WQ (will quotient). Multiply these together and you have AQ(adversity quotient) which is ones ability to overcome hardship.

[@DaggerSecurity]

There should also be a creativity quotient and an athleticism quotient as well.

[@MsZoedog66]

See I like this more, as it is more wholistic. I. The U.S. they have done tests on college entrance exams and isolated that the knowledge contained therein was biased towards a white audience of a certain class. There is an inevitable bias in any education system because it is operated by people, who will always have a bias no matter how hard they try.

[@Ojyh]

Yeah it's important to differentiate them, and thus realize that only IQ is an actually solid indicator of something. And this thing is intelligence, as its name indicates. EQ, WQ etc they just measure OTHER things than intelligence, and theyre extremly debated and not very solid anyway.

[@Strange9952]

No evidence that EQ exists

[@jpeg.600x2]

where can I take this test?

[@2tfts]

When my brother was about 13 he told me I should read nonfiction (science, nature, history, etc.) rather than fiction so I would learn by reading. My answer was that with fiction I cast the characters, scenes, and all. 2 days later he came to me and said my argument was valid. He hits all of these marks!

[@ZaChYmO]

Seems like you hit the marks as well. 🙂

[@mcse-nv2ou]

yes

[@satiricalphoenix1367]

@@ZaChYmO I know, right?? :)

[@ZaChYmO]

@@satiricalphoenix1367 🙂

[@absoluteai41]

Except historical fiction. Some things should not go together.

[@DeborahHamilton-q1w]

My parents always believed that the only interest I had was horses. Yes, I was one of those horse crazy kids. After I had moved out, my parents came to visit. My mother noticed my overloaded bookcase and pointed it out to my father. They were not in the least surprised by the number of books on horses and training (close to 200), but stunned by the number of books that weren't (not including novels). Everything from Ancient Egypt, Architecture, Interior Design, Woodworking, Sewing, Physics, World History, House Construction, Economics, Business (various), Astrophysics, Gardening, Dog Training, and so much more. I'm a bit more limited in the novels I read. Primarily mysteries and science fiction. I like to design things and take them right through to the building phase. I also enjoy painting, and wanted to take up musical instruments when I was younger. Still might. Variety is the spice of life. The more you know, the more you know you don't know.

[@mark-w3w5p]

Just wondering why your parents took many years to visit you. You don't get hundreds of books quickly.

[@DeborahHamilton-q1w]

@@mark-w3w5p They didn't realize just how many I was accumulating before I ever left home. By the time I moved out, I already had numerous books. Most of my books were kept in my bedroom in my first apartment, not in the living room. By the time I moved out of that apartment, I had over 150 books just on horses, training and riding, et cetera. My daughter takes after me. She's addicted to books, as well. Yes, we both actually read them!

[@tonyduncan9852]

Horses don't exist.

[@DeborahHamilton-q1w]

@@mark-w3w5p You'd be surprised how quickly they amass! But I phrased it badly - they had visited before, but the books weren't then so in evidence.

[@DeborahHamilton-q1w]

@@tonyduncan9852 Awfully large dogs, then!

[@sylhomeo6351]

I’ve been married for 35 years to a person who has ‘gaslighted’ me for years. I have now developed the courage to assert myself and regain my confidence. Now seeing your video, I see that he was wrong. Thanks for this, much appreciated!

[@jadebushell5623]

I agree so I must be intelligent lol

[@HellcatMad]

all narcissist are wrong. Learn more by watching HG Tudor

[@patriciamontoya9049]

Please be careful. This is a very dangerous behavior. There is more behind this. I pray you are not sick. If you are such as stomach pain, sudden high rises in blood pressure. Strange sickness. Dr after Dr? Please find a toxicology lab and get tested for pesticides , poisons such as rat. Maximum home defense spray. They carry a lot of heavy metal. Hurts the brain . I was being slowly poisoned for 8 yrs. There are monsters out there and life insurance is big now.😜 Plus it's hard to prove that the one near you was the Hand in all your sicknesses. Prayers for you 🙏🙏

[@LogicallyKnot]

@@patriciamontoya9049 Gaslighting has nothing to do with being poisoned. 🤣🤣 It's a manipulation tatic. The national news gaslights the unsuspecting public daily.

[@patriciamontoya9049]

@@LogicallyKnot I know thank you. Just concerned about all this and whom knows the post just might help someone. Happy Holidays

[@ronhansen7717]

I exhibit 11 of the 12 traits and never really thought I was exceptionally intelligent. An interesting story (to me), brought the subject of this video to the forefront. In my 40's, I owned a one man computer business serving many businesses and professional people. One of my clients was a CPA. He was constantly bragging about how smart he was. I smiled and did my job. He told me he took the Mensa test and ranked in the top 2% of intelligent people. Eventually, he challenged me on a regular basis to take the test in an effort to show his superiority. After many months of his goading, I finally agreed to take the test. I went with my mid-teen son and we were both tested. My CPA was giddy to find out the results, until I informed him that my son and I both scored in the top 1%. Needless to say, the subject was never brought up again.

[@HMMELD]

What a great story! Kinda. More or less. Not really. Why didn't you just come out and tell him to shove his attitude right straight up his ass to begin with. People who brag are usually not that way. Perhaps the most dishonest person I ever knew wore it on his sleeve how honest he is.

[@thisISChRiSaR]

Ah the satisfaction in this is real 🙂 Thanks for sharing this great Story

[@ronhansen7717]

@@HMMELD That's true, but to be honest, it wasn't worth the effort and I still kept taking his money for services he couldn't get elsewhere. My rate at the time, 20 years ago, was $150 per hour. So,who was more intelligent? BTW, after joining Mensa, I went to one get-together sponsored by them. What a snooze fest. Basically a bunch of one-faceted individuals. Not my type of people. I never went again, nor did I renew membership.😁

[@HMMELD]

@@ronhansen7717 Since he was a customer, that makes it a bit more complicated. You really had no choice but to just suck it up and hear him out.

[@ronhansen7717]

@@HMMELD It has been said that diplomacy is the better part of valor. I gave him what he wanted to his chagrin. At the risk of using too many adages, "Be careful what you ask for because you might get it."

[@adow7382]

"Don't confuse education with intelligence, you can have a degree and still be an idiot".......Elon Musk

[@jacksonh2083]

For most degrees, but, for example, you cant have a PhD in math and not be smart lol, like knowledge alone wont allow you to pass a graduate level math course. Also, elon musk has a bachelors in physics, just saying.

[@adow7382]

@@jacksonh2083 I agree a PHD in math requires you to be smart....in math. But that person can still be deficient when it comes to overall intelligence. I like to think of intelligence as common sense.

[@susanfisher336]

True that

[@lubaortoleva9554]

@@jacksonh2083 smartness and intelligence and logic are different things. Cannot learn logic. Can learn math, but you might need logic for it. Intelligence uses smartness to achieve its goals, dreams…

[@gsunman7327]

@@adow7382 On point, common sense is an essential ,

[@Ravenbones]

Traits which described me: Insatiable Curiosity (It's how I found the view) Open-Mindedness The Silent Type until I meet someone with a common interest, not much for small talk. Adaptability Ability to Acknowledge Faults (I only added this because I still don't believe I'm intelligent, I have much to learn) A Knack for Wit (People around me say I am extremely funny, I don't think I am.) Highly Creative (Girlfriend is making me put this one in the comment) Strong Self-Identity Preference for Solitude

[@jongordon1145]

U left out modesty

[@theresadimarco764]

The qualities that I related to most out the 12 are: insatiable curiosity, a knack for wit, high creativity, and sensitivity to other people's feelings.

[@bunnychowmuncher]

Yip being spiteful to others and always contradicting what they say to come out on top is a big sign you're not that smart.

[@OwOw_it_Lily]

@@bunnychowmuncher It's not a sign they're dumb, it's a sign they're insecure

[@OwOw_it_Lily]

And same here, Theresa, minus the insatiable curiousity... looking stuff up just takes too much effoooooort X)

[@tracyteaches]

Whether you are intelligent on a high or low level doesn't really matter in the long run. What matters is what you do with what you have been given. I know people who have exceeded expectations because they had to push themselves in school and then kept doing so afterward and therefore surpassed what you thought they would end up being. I know others who didn't have to work as hard to do well, they just seemed to put things together and make connections easily and never had to work for it. They maintained that trend after college and never pushed themselves to do much more than middle management because there are things that matter more in this world than intelligence. The desire to succeed, to overcome, to provide, to make the world a better place, to break a cycle of poverty, or just to make a place for yourself that is safe. Again, it's what you do with what you have, not what you have, that determines success.

[@olliboy9524]

This. SO MUCH

[@wenthailiu9473]

I agree with much of what you say, but I also think it is necessary to allow for a wider interpretation of what the video was trying to convey. The will to achieve (high self-control) is a form of intelligence in and of itself. An unschooled master-craftsman can still be highly intelligent within his field. Whether or not his intelligence is broadcast to the world by public recognition is not a prerequisite.

[@boudica3356]

There is intelligence and there is wisdom.

[@intosanctuarysitechannel3732]

"You want to know how I did it? This is how I did it, Anton: I never saved anything for the swim back." - Vincent Freeman (Gattaca) (For those who haven't watched this movie... Watch the movie.)

[@tyronedawson8553]

Intelligence isn't fixed. It can grow and expand if you are willing to put in the work. In theory, almost everyone can be a genius in some form or another.

[@Deedra_]

The biggest problem being intelligent is everyone wants your help and guidance . With his empathy it’s diffficult to regulate to many wants from others .

[@devonsteny8711]

Idk but I feel like it’s worth mentioning that for the silent type it might be that conversations can extend down so many different routes of ideas, way more than would be worth saying out loud because conversation moves much faster than what would be needed for big concepts. Sometimes better to just think about it on your own

[@EvieVermont]

I like the list. Intelligence being the ability of a person to make everyone laugh is an interesting one. Being alone to recharge? Makes sense.

[@rosemarykovac6164]

Empathy, love being alone to reflect, deep spiritual connection ❤️

[@alansaville9003]

This was spot on for me and others I know. What hit home the most was the realization that truly smart people are smart enough to know they are ignorant, rather than vice versa.

[@bunnychowmuncher]

Its called Dunning Kruger effect.

[@Mottleydude1]

Or conversely, as Mark Twain said, “How comes those who know the least know it the loudest?”.

[@annaamalia7189]

@@Mottleydude1 love that response. Like those the have the least to say have the loudest mouth and speaker the longest.

[@Mottleydude1]

@@annaamalia7189 Twain got that one right. Didn’t he?

[@Mottleydude1]

True dat Alan. The older I get the less certain I am that I know anything at all. It makes me wish I could go back to being a teenager when I knew everything,

[@themartialartsapproach8786]

I think there are many different types of intelligence. It's pointless to judge others as intelligent or not when we all have strengths and weaknesses in vastly different areas.

[@amygormaly68]

In my opinion, while it may not be correct possibly and is definitely not the only opinion on the topic, I think the most important ones are curiosity and willingness to look at different perspectives

[@danielcox7629]

There is only 1-3 intelligences, but many talents. There is how quickly you can memorize, how well you can extrapolate, and how well you notice details.

[@danielcox7629]

@@amygormaly68 raw brain power still plays a part.

[@aigarsvavere5859]

Wow, and you think you are the first one to realize this? maybe check out the IQ history

[@themartialartsapproach8786]

@@aigarsvavere5859 I never said or thought I was the first. Have a nice day.

[@Peter_1986]

I don't really like to think of small talk as "useless". I do consider myself very much an introvert, and I have been told a few times that I am the very quiet type, but I also see a lot of value in small talk - the actual topic of discussion isn't important, it is _the social connection_ that you create with the help of that discussion that matters.

[@SethiozProject]

I'm very intelligent and I mostly hate small talk, it highly depends on who i talk to. If it's a nice girl, I enjoy talking to her about anything really (as long as she's single and doesn't talk about other guys). In other words .. if topic is something I like, then it's ok, but if it's about something I don't care for, then i find it boring and rather frustrating.

[@legalfictionnaturalfact3969]

the connection is so much greater talking about more important topics, though. small talk is just .. small.

[@darianbarber3763]

Small talk after looking closer is smaller then I thought,( they seem to be topics that you only really bring up when you first meet someone and don't know them) I mostly hear about different drama between different groups and think of how to problem solve and sometimes give suggestions.

[@shetheyithe8894]

@@SethiozProject I think it depends on the type of that person that I want to listen to

[@benjaminroe311ify]

What wonderful open mindedness here. ;)

[@bobclavile5653]

I learned a long time ago how I loved to read everything. If I couldn't find an answer to even common questions like "How does that work?" I wouldn't give up until I found out, and kept going for even more. While in the navy on 12 hour shifts. I read the Entire Dictionary on one six month deployment. At 75...I will only stop learning when I take my last breath.

[@deepasuresh9270]

Lol!! 75 incorrect.I expect 101 as life expectancy

[@caffeinated936]

often you'll find that certain qualities will help you improve other qualities but openmindedness is the one quality that improves all qualities without fail

[@sarahd1706]

The most intelligent thing is to realize you’re no better than anyone, & there’s something you can learn from every person.

[@julianlewis1792]

That is something I can definitely agree with. I am aware of my own weaknesses or short-comings (painfully so at times), and I know there are many, many people who are (in my own view) better than me. Just a recollection here -- in an interview once, Bertrand Russell was asked if he would do for any of his beliefs, and he responded "no", because -- I could be wrong!" I think this was an intelligent thing to say.

[@aaronfarris8159]

And I try to learn from them all, even if it's "What Not to do" 😏

[@ernmoarked7084]

"Intelligent people have the WONDERFUL gift of self awareness." It's only wonderful for other people, it sucks being self aware because you're always thinking about what you're doing wrong.

[@tamicaalsheshi6809]

I get stuck here sometimes lol

[@jackielawrence1451]

"It sucks to be self aware because you are always thinking about what you are doing wrong"? Do you really believe that? Are not the luckiest among us those who know themselves and can work on our self perceived flaws to improve? Don't "Think About" what you are doing wrong rather "Work On" making yourself better. It is a gift but only when you understand your own ability to overcome, improvise and adapt. Yes that is from the Marine Corp. Everywhere bits of diamonds can be found. Yesterday is only a caution sign, today is the moment where you should live.

[@frogs3338]

True

[@kevinlogiudice5458]

You will always be harder on yourself than anyone will or can ever be. Yet remember, there are always moor people on your side than there those whom are against you.

[@davidkeys4284]

Yup, but it helps to improve yourself.

[@sueware8377]

My motto: Maintain a dialogue with your heart but meet things with your mind. In the chaotic world in which we live, the challenge is to be who we really are and function in our society the way we think is best for ourselves. Thanks for this video...it confirms that we need to "stay the course" toward being truly authentic humans with our own unique perspectives.

[@mlijah]

good take. I would say however, chaos brings out good form even in those who did not have it previously. the real challenge is maintaining your own stance intelligently when there is no change about you. Often conflict is the sole indicator of some necessary change, whereas in a stagnant society, rarely are people much more than what they see. The goal for any cause is to be self certain, unrelated to situation; so within that chaos or balance, you are consistent.

[@ree5875]

signs of intelligence = not taking the shot

[@eivind-falk]

My mottos are: "Knowledge is something you can never have too much of, but never should have too little of" and "There will always be people much smarter than me". I'm under no illusion whatsoever that I know everything or is the smartest person in the room.

[@christinewatson8098]

Fantastic words, thanks for sharing.

[@legaleagleandpaws8198]

Interesting generalized personality traits although not too sure they mean much in the scheme of things though. Video got over a million views wonder how many were from supposedly intelligent people? As to "faking" who you really are, which for many people is rather funny since they have no clue who they really are themselves, we all "fake" sometimes if not to just "fit in" which only takes us to the essentials of "courage" and "faith/trust" in Father inside you. Admittedly, I digress:)

[@thinkbooth]

Surround yourself with people who will lift you higher. For anyone seeing this, I believe you can achieve your goals, all you have to do is to NEVER GIVE UP. Have a great day.

[@PengoLengo]

Napoleon said about never giving up: "Persistence Wins Wars"

[@thisisme3238]

My dad told me that, he was right.

[@thinkbooth]

@@PengoLengo Very true. Persistence always wins the war

[@elenafoleyfoley168]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🕊️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@robhingston]

A lot of people learn what they learn at school, and never improve or add to it .. But you have a few individuals who keep learning and learning

[@anthonyju6392]

I am surprised that the most obvious indicator of intelligence wasn't mentioned. While it is implied it was not directly cited. It is pattern recognition. Spotting trends, patterns, basically being able to connect or see patterns out of what is seemingly chaos. Noticing commonality when there doesn't appear to be any.

[@C-man553]

The Stanford Binet is merciless on that. Good addition.

[@TheSleightDoctor]

Another way to put this is, "inferential dot-connecting".

[@keoneeG]

💯

[@Purple_LoverXD]

PLEASE GIVE AN EXAMPLE

[@pathflight9803]

@@Purple_LoverXDforensic science, histopathology, data analysis, meteorology, aviation (map reading and navigation) etc

[@JCC_1975]

I keep telling my husband how smart he is even though he doesn't think he is. These are all his qualities. Especially the comedic side of him. I have been tested. Won't tell, don't ask please but I honestly believe my husband holds a higher IQ than I do. I wish he had as much confidence in himself as I do.

[@Rambleon444]

This video has the 12 traits of my dad, I rarely related to him so I didn't spend much time with him, now that I am wiser I miss him more than ever. RIP Dad.

[@khalidhakimi93]

“The more distinctly a man knows, the more intelligent he is, the more pain he has; the man who is gifted with genius suffers most of all.” ― Arthur Schopenhauer

[@valdemarsilva849]

The first person I ever manipulated was my psycho mother who beat me in the crib. I realized quickly that if I didn't cry during her episodes of rage, she abused me less. My Mother has always said I am smarter than the smartest people in the world and seeing this short film leads me to believe that she might be right. All my life from the crib all I've done is quietly observe others and only speak when I have a good point. Also I am and have been all my life a comedian.

[@frauantjeshayday-farmen9517]

Sorry to say, but this doesn't seem to my a symptom of higher intelligence. Some of the "symptoms" he said are the same with aspergers or with traumatized people. And for sure, you are traumatized. That your mother told you, that you were the smartest guy ever is only part of her narcissistic or sociopathic disorder. This does NOT mean, that you are not smart. It means, that she would have said this to you with any IQ. Watching people and only talking when having a point is symptom of traumatized people as well. And manipulation isn't a sign of intelligence at all. Highly intelligent people are convincing, no need of manipulation (except they have to do with manipulative people who don't respond to rational arguments). Even absorbing every knowledge might be a symptom for that your mother exspected from you to be perfect in everything. Third possibility: you might be highly intelligent and highly traumatized at the same time. But you won't know it from your mother, who wasn't reliable in anything, you only will know by an official IQ-Test. You might try to get one. If there's some professional to help you to get rid of your mother from inside - he ought to know where to do such a test. And indeed, it might be useful to know, which part of your personality is caused by trauma and which part might show you are gifted.

[@robertallison4772]

I can relate to you experience from crib. I hope your doing better than well. Bless your journey.

[@MsAppassionata]

@@frauantjeshayday-farmen9517 IQ tests are not the only way to measure intelligence. You can score highly on those tests and still lack common sense or the ability to adapt to one’s environment.

[@frauantjeshayday-farmen9517]

@@MsAppassionata o, yes, you are right.The most stupid child I met had good grades, the two most wise men I met, were mentally disabled. Indeed! no fun! There are very different ways to be intelligent

[@johngiegler7653]

Dedicating oneself to lifelong learning is so important for growth. The more educated I become, the more ignorant I recognize that I am.

[@robgau2501]

It's a good list. However, one can be highly intelligent and have anxiety issues that can cause blow ups.

[@thedeepfeeler.7890]

To be intelligent is to be deep- interested in science 🧪

[@duane4972]

@@thedeepfeeler.7890 High intelligence is not bound to only science, but is boundless, encompassing and expanding all knowledge.

[@thisisme3238]

@@duane4972 Agree 👍

[@SirPrivateRyan]

I asked a good friend what is intelligence once and he replied, ‘patience’.

[@laurahancock9430]

Everyone’s brain chemistry and wiring which can effect anxiety, such as ADHD or other medical issues. Think out of the box.

[@gangleweed]

To interpret intelligence is to know when to hold them, know when to fold them, know when to walk away and know when to run.......everything else does not matter if you get the last bit wrong.

[@aaronfarris8159]

Absolutely Love this comment, and I've used it many times in life 👌🏻😄

[@Seneca100s]

I will not shrink to make others comfortable!. I paid attention in class. Once upon a time I read a book a day. I don't waste time on soap operas, but documentaries n programs of information. I refuse to be ignorant. So glad you recognized and slyly complimented me. Expressing myself verbally or written comes with ease..Invest in intelligence!

[@helenaville5939]

He forgot #13. Truly intelligent people never feel the need to publicize their own intelligence. This is because, as he already mentioned, they do not operate from the ego.

[@shelteredsparrow2736]

Wow! You read a book a day??? I am impressed! I am constantly reading but a really slow reader

[@kaannagumanov1185]

@@helenaville5939 roasted

[@hsharma3933]

@@helenaville5939 I don’t think they picked up enough ointment since they don’t feel the burn from that time delay napalm you just leveled.

[@HellcatMad]

same here. havent watched tv in 8yrs now

[@graceleong9410]

i particularly agree with David Wechsler"s definition of intelligence as a "the global capacity of the person to act purposefully, think rationally and deal effectively with his environment.".

[@icmull]

Yeah I definitely think at work the employees who I consider smart are the ones who I can give a task to and they will get it done and subsequent problems. They often arent the brainy looking guy. That guy is usually an idiot and cant think for himself, doesnt seek answers through thought or talking to others. I find classic "dumb" people will get advice, read blogs, do everything they can to arrive at the best answer the smart type just does the first thing they think of and fuck it up.

[@angelavolkov1126]

Well...I'm an idiot then.

[@gerardmclean4606]

Wow that sums it up perfect to me excellent reply have a great weekend peace Keith in New York

[@WolfandButterfly]

I agree; and we certainly need more of this in the world right now.

[@imapersonnotanumber8940]

its a balance...

[@punkinhed]

One of my favorite quotes from Einstein: "Once you stop learning, you start dying".

[@Annymous7698]

There are two kinds of people. Those who are smart and those who are motivated to be smart. They both can make it in life

[@urantia66]

I spoke with a person several years ago who thought every normal human was a genius in their own range of interest. Probing for explanation it was explained that a person who has a devotion to gardening will show their genius because of their love and devotion to the art of gardening and so forth and so on. After living quite a while on this small rock I tend to agree with him.

[@bradneubauer4694]

I believe that the most intelligent people are those that know their own strengths and weaknesses and operate within their strengths, while seeking help from people who have the skills/knowledge that they lack!

[@benjaminroe311ify]

I tend to agree with this. There are not very many truly DULL people. Just people that haven't found their proper environment and circumstances to thrive where others have. Society that we live in favors certain kinds of intelligence and eschews other kinds. Modern world causes problems for many but benefits others. It's very interesting to think about.

[@hanymessiha1416]

We must distinguish between exceptional skill, and broad genius. Not putting anyone down in any way, simply clarifying a point. As for genius, well, genius is knowing, and publicly admitting, you know NOTHING ! ! ! . . . out of over a thousand known species of ants ALONE, I can maybe identify three . . . if that's not "ignorance", I don't know what is. LOL

[@naromsky]

It's an honor to share this rock with y'all.

[@hanymessiha1416]

@@benjaminroe311ify While I do agree with you for the most part, I believe there are many DULL people out there, resulting from a variety of causes and or circumstances out of their control, and as such, they are more victim than anything else. What irks me though, are those who are DULL BY CHOICE . . . because a large majority of those individuals who choose to remain DULL, UNINFORMED, DELUDED . . . carry forearms, including assault riffles LEGALLY. That's an issue for me.

[@dannyl2598]

I think that people who are intelligent, understand that we have two ears and one mouth so we should listen twice as much as we talk.

[@lwoods7283]

I love that saying!!

[@leemcbride717]

And TWO middle fingers in case we lose one.

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

The last IQ test I took was when I was in Drug Rehab. I was withdrawing from Dilaudid and Morphine sulfate after getting addicted by a botched oral surgery cutting out my wisdom teeth. It's impossible to explain what it's like withdrawing from strong opiates but taking an IQ test is the last thing you think about with the ache and pains. The next day they said I scored in the normal range. So scoring a normal range in those conditions I figure I must have 180 IQ. lol That was just a joke I know I'm no genius. I've been clean since 1993 though.

[@lioneljaftha3473]

Congrats bro. Keep going. You are brilliant just by understanding WHO you are.

[@kateschwartz1965]

Good for you. I disagree though, true intelligence is less about "book learning" and more about being savvy to how the world works. And it sounds to me like you have quite a bit of that. That's valuable. Don't underestimate yourself.

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

@@kateschwartz1965 you are born with high IQ. You can increase it but it's mostly genetics.

[@michellequaranta3183]

It has to be a joke bc all 20 rehabs I was in never gave an IQ test withdrawing from methadone and Xanax clean 11 years keep up the good work 👍

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

@@michellequaranta3183 The V A gave IQ test in 80s. Don't ask me why I have no idea. Did you ever go to the Veterans hospital rehab they are much different. If you want drug assisted rehab you have to detox in the Psychiatric Ward. The V A does things much different. I went to 13 I think but I lost count. Those Xanax are real tough to kick and Methadone and Suboxone are 2 of the toughest opioids so congratulations.

[@brendahilburn1099]

I identified with most of the traits. I'm 66 years old, should be retired, but that is really boring. In high school I went to vocational technical classes in Commercial Art. I have an Associates of Applied Science degree that I finished in my mid 30's. By the time I turned 50, I had finished a bachelor of arts in business administration. Now days, I'm working on getting my Etsy shop going well. A couple days a week I run a merchandiser route. One day a week, I keep the records in order for the local funeral home. One day every other week I teach a sewing class. I volunteer as treasurer for the service unit of our local girl scout council. I would get bored doing the same thing all the time.

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

I recall at school being encouraged by my schoolmasters to use critical thinking and not to accept everything told me in an unquestioning manner, even if being told me by them! Today, particularly in the US, such ideas are rare. The use of multi-choice exams leaves no room for reasoned debate. This is why I am so pleased that my grandchildren are being educated in Australia, Canada, E Africa, and the UK, where young minds are encouraged to question, to reason, and to develop rhetorical skills to explain ideas.

[@marieslabbert6009]

Luckily I was born with the compulsion to think critically about things and never just to blindly accept. I always wanted to know why....? My parents thought I was a difficult child. 😂😂😂😂

[@vanessarodriguez4206]

Some questions just have an answer though. Everyone can have an opinion but it wouldn’t make it true. I think multiple choice is based more on facts and reality. I like there to just be an answer to something. I’m open to learning new things, but you can’t convince me that 1+1=3. Some things should not be debated and I feel like these days lots of people live in delusion and try to be too open minded.

[@fredbloggs6080]

So where were those questioning, reasoning minds in Australia and Canada during the recent pandemic?

[@mehere8038]

​@@vanessarodriguez4206 I used to teach in a job where I didn't have control over the multiple choice exams, but I did have the option of explaining the questions to anyone who asked & there was a couple of questions I would just explain to the entire class in advance, cause without it, almost everyone would get it wrong. Obviously 1+1= a window, not 3, but there are a lot of questions presented as multiple choice in ways that make people more likely to pick the wrong answer than right. Maths tends to be one of the more suitable subjects for multiple choice, but many subjects that are not suitable are put into multiple choice questions, simply because the answers can be marked by a computer & can be seen as non-objective in marking. Example "what is the most impactful military invention of the 19th century? a. the pedal wireless b. underwater torpedo c. the tank d. periscope rifle e. Non-perishable Anthrax vaccine" There is only 1 correct answer, it's not debatable, reagardless of what you think of open mindedness Scroll down if you can't figure it out & want to be given the answer .. ... ..... ..... answer is the underwater torpedo

[@mehere8038]

@@fredbloggs6080 supporting the reduction in deaths & increase in the local economy & using facts & logic to make decisions, instead of blindly believing attention seeking propaganda lies. Exactly what do you think Australia did wrong & how was it harmed by what it did? Facts please, not mindless ranting

[@mr7oclock346]

I check all of these boxes except being the silent type. I spend a huge portion of my time alone, but enjoy being with groups of people joking around, talking, and bullshitting in general. Being around other people really does make life more interesting

[@mohsenkavehrad5057]

Bullshitting is a sign of intelligence. You are a comedian!

[@hollylooyeah]

I went through a series of testing by a psychologist to see what kind new career I was capable of after a bad car accident. I didn't get an IQ score but was told I am highly intelligent. She said the speed with which I can learn a new process and then put it into action was, "very very superior." At first I examined how I felt about this. I could've used it to feel superior I suppose but that wasn't how I felt. In reality I was surprised and hadn't thought that I was any different. My take away was that I curbed my impatience at how slow or inactive I had thought people were. I didn't realize it took most people longer. I was humbled.

[@Nu_Wen]

I appreciate when someone is given evidence that they are "better" at something than everyone else, instead of choosing to be smug or rude about it, they instead choose to use it as a means of better understanding everyone else and using that information to choose patience and kindness instead of the alternative. i guess that means, that i appreciate people like you :)

[@hollylooyeah]

@@Nu_Wen aww..thank you. I appreciate you too.

[@bipl8989]

Not afraid of other's ideas or cultures, or operating outside your comfort zones.

[@JoyceParker_AmaDio]

We can learn something from every person we meet. No matter their intelligence, their age, state in life or background. Embrace real diversity.

[@polymaticmisantropo2429]

Gorgeous comment. I always imagined my self in different people shoes and always want to know their history. At the same time I do like to remember their names because I could identify them by their story.

[@aaronfarris8159]

I've learned from Dogs, Babys, even my mother in law, but I've learned the most about myself from being homeless. Proud of what it revealed

[@Bulbasaur_with_a_Mustache]

I’m the silent type, prefer to be alone, well aware of and accepting of my flaws and insecurities, I’m pretty open minded and very empathetic. I used to be creative and curious and constantly wanting to learn new things. Then I got HORRIFICALLY depressed. My life stopped. I’ve been in a deep rut for almost fifteen years now. And I’m used to it and and have accepted it as my life now. I’ve given up on it getting better. It’s just how it is. Depression takes so much from you. So if you are empathetic or not if you see someone depressed talk to them! Try your best to help keep them from resigning themselves to it like I have.

[@larsvandenberg9598]

“It’s just how it is” is the most bullshit sentence I have ever heard. You have accept something that isn’t acceptabel. Always search for a way out and keep your Head up.👌🏻

[@toebee9089]

@@larsvandenberg9598 Intelligent people tend to accept things easily, rather than complaining or doing something about it. Also, when you're actually depressed, you don't have enough space for ur mind to think correctly about other thoughts.

[@maazuponvelocity]

@@toebee9089 doesn't mean they have to, we should still encourage them to find a way out

[@spaceted3977]

I think Depression is when you learn the truth about Life and Wake up from the Dream that People Live in !!! So you have to Learn how to live with it Using Anti Depressants etc. But your thoughts are Only Inside your Brain and are Not Real !!! I go to sleep when I'm Xepressed !!! But the Universe is not Real. It's full of Terrifying things Like Black Holes, Giant Quasars and Stars as Big as our Solar System !!! So it's hard not to be Depressed when you see the World the Way it Really is !!! All that stuff about Success, Wealth and Love are a load of Garbage !!! But I live a Happy Life with my 2 Dogs and I learn as much as I can, and Life is Definitely Worth Living, even if it isn't Real !!!

[@wy9421]

That's not necessarily depression, although medicine gives that extraordinary phenomenon a consequential term. Do you remember the stimulus and source of motivation before you lost it? I'm not a doctor, so I'm not limited in what I can think. Maybe you can talk to me about it if you'd like. I used to experience a state similar to yours.

[@pegatheetoo1437]

I took an IQ test twice in my life and even though I know they don't mean that much, at that time in my life it helped me accept who I was ... a fairly intelligent person. I always got treated like I was either stupid/ignorant, or just plain weird, especially from family. It was after those tests that I realized that I wasn't stupid. And as far as being weird ... well, I have to agree with that assessment. But that never really bothered me, only when people thought I was stupid. I was always shy because of how others perceived me and kept to myself. I am still awkward in social situations and don't really speak up that much. When I do, it's either something weird or non-related that comes out. But I'm not good at small talk and no one ever seems to want to talk about anything important, so I go back into my shell. I spent most of my life curled up with a book. Most of them are history, self help or psychology, and religious/political books. I enjoy my alone time and view it as learning opportunities but I love when I get to see family and friends. However, those tests allowed me to feel better about myself and who I really am.

[@TheMaestro2005]

Something similar happened to me when I found out my IQ. I certainly understand

[@jenm762]

I find people often misunderstand me, especially when I am explaining my thoughts on something. I try to me thorough, but its like they are never actually listening to everything i said and latch on to only a few phrases instead of the concept as a whole, which leads them to think i mean something i dont. When I then try to explain it, another way they just say I'm backtracking because I'm wrong or Gaslighting, when that has never been my intention. I just struggle to express my thoughts to some people because I feel like we are hearing two different things when I speak. Like they are simplifying my words in their mind to an over simplified meme version of what i said. I hate memes that over simplify complex topics that people post as if they have illuminated the world on something when it does not take into account nuance at all.

[@lalalala8678]

I had a very high IQ in school testing , it basically "ruined my life" .The standard tests are the only ones that count . The ones online are gimmiky garbage and mean less then nothing . I was bullied BAD , like beat up and people throwing drinks and food at me . It was horrible , because I was "supposedly" smart . Intelligence and smart aren't really the same . Intelligence is the way your brain is wired and natural aptitude . Smart is book learned . ANYBODY can be smart , but not anybody can be intelligent . Im an extrovert , I have no problems talking to people or even publicly ,but if I am around a bunch of new people , I am quiet. Not because I am shy , but because I am observing each person there . Lastly , I don't really have friends .I find people very un interesting .Especially the ones that think they are smart hahahahah . I don't consider myself smart . I know a little about a lot , but a lot about little . No question is a dumb question and I have many . I would much rather be home by myself reading, messing with the computers or be in the forest .

[@pegatheetoo1437]

@@lalalala8678 I agree with you about the online tests. Most of those are just to get people to take them. Lol. I had mine done in my 20s by licensed professionals. I'm sorry you were bullied in school. I was only a little bit bullied in school. My brother was the most popular kid in school so I think I was left pretty much alone for that reason only. Lol. But it just made it harder for me socially. I also like to observe people. I try to assess each new person I meet. Are they nice, friendly, snobby, arrogant, phony, etc. I found out that I am usually right about a person more than not.

[@pegatheetoo1437]

@@jenm762 I hear you. I get nervous when I speak about important issues because I feel like they don't really want to listen to me or they don't care about my subject matter so I forget a lot of what I want to say or I try to get through it quickly and leave out a lot of info or start heming and hawing ... therefore proving them right, that it's not important and they're wasting their time listening to me. Lol

[@tonyharris7953]

Education and intelligence are two completely different things.

[@mickryan2450]

Unfortunatley ppl dont understand good memory does not equate with iq ffs

[@janvermeer4497]

Agree. Even opposites❗. There is inert intelligence ( schools ) and alert intelligence ( creative & critical investigation )

[@bluegryp]

Yes they are two different things but they do correlate. It’s a lot easier to acquire an education when you have intelligence. There aren’t many people with low intelligence that have doctorate degrees for example. Not that it’s impossible to be educated with lower levels of intelligence, it just becomes more difficult.

[@tonyharris7953]

@@bluegryp you make a good point, But, opinions will always lay between knowledge and ignorance, in my opinion academia especially science has been guilty of dumming down humanity for a long time, which for me ain't very intelligent. We're also without a living genius for the first time in centuries.

[@xxxbadapple]

​​@@tonyharris7953please elaborate.. I'm not sure I understand how science is guilty of dumbing-down humanity.. I would feel like you need to insert religion where you have science in your remark. Maybe I'm not fully understanding..

[@destmichael]

My husband embodies every one of these. I am in awe. We've been together for 18 years and I highly recommend being married to an intelligent person. They make you smarter too.

[@HaroldSink]

This is so true. I have discovered over the years that everyone has their own level of intelligence, and what one may know about a certain subject another may have never put much thought to it. We choose what we want to know.

[@lalalala8678]

Intelligence and Smart are not the same . Anybody can be smart , not everybody can be intelligent

[@Spincat08]

You have mistaken intelligence with knowledge.

[@Jane5720]

I have discovered that there’s some people that are really really dumb And they will always will be because there’s nothing they can do to change that

[@Spincat08]

@@Jane5720 *there are

[@luzdubon8996]

To me the most important Inteligence is the Emotional inteligence, without it your life can be chaotic and very lonely, but fortunately you can study and learn to relate to people, that is if you are humble enough and realize you are lacking it. 🤔

[@bungalowfeuhler1541]

Everyone I knew used to believe that I was far more intelligent than I actually am, and had a superiority complex as a result. So I started complimenting every new person I met on their intelligence and finding opportunities to point out things I don’t understand and saying how dumb I am. Suddenly, I was known for being very dumb, but extremely kind and humble. While it kinda bums me out that nobody seeks me out to solve problems anymore, I’m much happier now that people feel good about themselves when they hang out with me. Nobody wants to hang out with someone they believe thinks they’re better than everyone else. I’d rather be perceived as dumb and know that people feel good about themselves when I’m around.

[@jillanderson1316]

My niece who was 8 at the time was able to teach me sign language in the space of an hour , NOW that's intelligence HER intelligence,what I retained wasn't great but I was amazed at her teaching ability children are great educators there is something very fluid and refreshing about what they impart to you

[@edithbannerman4]

@Hello there, how are you doing this blessed day?

[@snogglemonkey]

"Intelligent individuals aren't afraid of uncertainty" Beg to differ here. Intelligence and confidence are not the same thing at all: nor does one automatically beget the other.

[@airplane800]

Recently I had problems with people bullying me and I was thinking that maybe there was something wrong with me. Finally, a person told me that I was an eagle around chicken and sent me the link for this video. It is good to see that someone understand us. I just connected with many points in this video. The sad part is that people attack you because you bother their mediocrity. I said to some people in the US that I was fluent in 5 languages, and someone started attacking me saying that I was lying. I lived in Europe, and this is normal in Europe. I feel lonely sometimes because it is hard to find someone for interesting conversations. I live in the US and many men just talk about sports.

[@mariemyers6747]

Enjoy the solitude. Eagles soar independently vs remaining among a flock 😉.

[@roel.vinckens]

Move around. When only 0.2% of world population tends to understand you, you need to go and find them. You already know somebody who recognizes you. That's a good start!

[@drabhand]

Righto champ

[@djizzah]

What made you live in a crap place like america? It sounds like you've emigrated there? Not very intelligent, I'm in Australia and it's heaven, america looks like hell

[@stevencorley3296]

“people attack you because you bother their mediocrity”. I’m putting that on my refrigerator door. 👍

[@sav3dgirl194]

I have everything except accepting my flaws and being quiet. I have been trying to work on my emotional intelligence more overall which is more important most times than book knowledge and being school smart.

[@robbflynn4325]

My wife is a doctor, her IQ was measured at 149. I have average intelligence but am a lot more street smart and cynical than she is. I think we complement one another quite well.

[@lionelgrisbane-ud87]

IQ only measures one type of intelligence. There are multiple types. So having a high IQ doesn’t really say much about a person.

[@robbflynn4325]

@@lionelgrisbane-ud87 yeah, she has Aspberger's also, a form of autism but obviously a very high functioning type. I'm fascinated by her, it's like living with a female Einstein!

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

My friend is book smart ,street smart,and mechanically smart. He looks like a big ole dumb country boy because he always wears overalls and a baseball hat but he is the only person I ever melt with all 3 smarts. The deck rusted out on our zero turn lawn more he mad a paper drawing of it took it to work (he is a machinist) made us another one and welded it on. Probably saved us $300. Ask him anything about what's going on and he can discuss it. I have found most smart people lean to the left.

[@thomashenner3400]

In the early 60s while in a university lab school I was given the standard iq test at 10 years of age. It was the Stanford Binet real deal not modified to be more accommodating yet. I scored 180+ because that's the highest they registered per test entries per age ratio rates blah blah. I have been miserable my whole life not exactly happy with my hyper curiosity for failing by helping me out of despairing and then only providing a rebuttal to a proposed solution. If the problem is the solution in disguise and having wealth hasnt lifted the veil and Love is as worthless as an abstraction as God or immortality are being outcreated by science and reduced to neurotransmitters ; then I have to say I aspire to be a fool because like blonds they must have more fun and this is my last hope that I'm willing to invest blind faith especially also since a ten inch penis enlargement will never be a reality in my lifetime. This notion of being intelligent is a myth as is the abstraction being the word genius which was created by the patriarchy for the mythos of the patriarchy and started being ubiquitous the same time 7th avenue spread it's wings

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

@@thomashenner3400 you have a 180 IQ but can't spell blonds?I guess spelling wasn't part off the test. lol Oh i think it's MENSA will give any genius $150,000 to do with as they wish.

[@lu_re7198]

It’s possible to be extremely intelligent and lack confidence. It’s also possible to possess most of the qualities that you mentioned and be of average intelligence. That’s why developing self awareness is key. 🔑

[@brettrobinson2901]

Screw self-awareness!....that just makes me 😢

[@renee2288]

The qualities I relate to most are: insatiable curiosity, ability to acknowledge faults, knack for wit ☺️, high creativity, strong self identity, variety of interests, solitude, and sensitivity to other ppls emotions! Didn’t realize there would be so many! I have many gifted and intelligent ppl in my extended family and I see these traits in them and the partners they chose as well! Great vid, so interesting!!! ❤️

[@ree5875]

signs of intelligence = not taking the shot mark of the beast

[@FelixNielsen]

I was about to comment on the contents of this video, and that while the intentions are commendable, it puts forth a skewed and flawed perspective. I intended to do my best to argue my points, doing my best to ensure that my claim are indeed true and documented. I could have spend rather a long time on this, hours even. Alas as soon as this concept of EQ was mentioned as a real thing, that is both testable and documented, It became clear that my efforts would not be appreciated. So thank you for saving me from wasting potentially hours of my day.

[@MissSirenita]

My best friend is highly intelligent and I just wish she saw it. I do admire how humble, patient, and emotionally intelligent she is. I aspire to one day learn to get there. It’s an aspiration.

[@cheriritchey2813]

A lot of these are more related to wisdom than intelligence. The ego one in particular is about wisdom. It's true that most of the most intelligent people I have known don't fall into this trap, but there are some people of genuinely high intelligence who are the most egocentric jerks I've ever encountered.

[@ree5875]

signs of intelligence = not taking the shot

[@cheriritchey2813]

@@DeltaParadoxLLC I disagree. You can be extremely intelligent and still be foolish. You can be very wise, with amazing common sense and have an average, or even low IQ.

[@gjf984]

Good comment. So true. I believe ordinary intelligence is quite sufficient to accomplish great things, and perhaps more conducive to it. I'm talking about qualities like courage, passion, living on principles one has thought through and ... big one ... persistence. Just sayin' "high intelligence" isn't the key to anything - integrity is.

[@jacksonh2083]

Literally describes most math majors lol, like I’m majoring in physics so I’ve met a ton and a lot of them are aware of how smart they are and are egotistical. This doesnt describe all of them, but it does describe a lot of them💀

[@larafroeschl7083]

@@DeltaParadoxLLC well the thing is…what even is real intelligence? Yes we have IQ and EQ Tests and everything but almost every psychologist and philosopher has stated that these tests are flawed. And it depends on how the term “intelligence” is defined. Is it just the IQ? Or the EQ? Or the mixture of both? Are there more factors than these 2 we’re not taking into account? I’ve had a few discussions about this with my psychology professor/teacher and well I don’t think there is a single right answer because not even the professionals agree on one answer only 🤷🏻‍♀️ of course if there’s someone like Einstein or Newton or someone else that is just a GENIUS in their field or even a lot of fields then you know that person is intelligent. But so are thousands of other scientists in todays world and not all of them have like an IQ of 140 but still using their knowledge and intelligence to achieve great things and helping the world in some sense etc. (I just used the science example but I think there are many industries you can use this). Well yes I agree with you that wisdom and intelligence are different but I just wanted to add that we don’t even have a clear definition of intelligence (a definition where the professionals are happy with) to begin with

[@dynamicmeg]

I actually thought I was a loner cause I enjoyed my solitude. Its good to hear there are others like me out there. I love my space so I can think and create new ideas

[@GoingSomewhere-o3p]

this is so comforting. i dont think im a genius but im quiet very socially awkward and i love looking up weird topics on anything and everything. others think im strange but i like it that way because it keeps less intelligent people away.

[@Fh8919]

While I recognize myself in all of them, there is one thing I'd disagree with. Strong self control. While yes, I rarely resort to anger, I do have a habit of overthinking myself, never being able to stop thinking, stressing myself out and causing all sorts of problems along with it, being the cause of severe anxiety. While I can't speak for everyone, I do think that anxiety and whatnot is rather common and therefore not really self controlling

[@ABitefLife]

So you’ve verified through this video that you are intelligent, but disagree with one of the signs because it doesn’t fit your personal mold? Lol. Not only smart but you’re humble as well. I think you might be the perfect human being . Bravo

[@floydborromeo9997]

Intelligence is innate, knowledge is acquired, and I think patience is the keyword to every man's or woman's success.

[@MikeSims70]

The only one I didn't score high on was adaptability. I use to think I was weird for preferring to be alone so much, but that's my happy place ... reading, learning, discovering... it is life!

[@joeshmoe7967]

I have said many times, I would do fine if I was the absolute last human on earth. I do not know what loneliness is, I never get lonely. I like people at times but do very well on my own. - Cheers

[@SparkleBoom2023]

Key phrase: “Someone WORTH TALKING TO”. Yes! 100% correct! 😂

[@jackielawrence1451]

And an open minded person would say, each individual is unique and would find some value, even if it only a grain of sand to make talking to anyone a worthy endeavor.

[@vinsanity982]

I haven’t watched the video yet but off the top my head, when someone has no fear of saying “I don’t know” or “this is just my opinion, I don’t have any idea what I’m talking about”. Intelligent people are very self aware of limitations of their expertise Edit: One minute in, it’s the first sign listed lmao

[@TJBurr]

I agree with those traits for intelligent people. Society needs more intelligent people. We especially need smarter politicians. We need more open minded people. Oftentimes, the truth is in a gray area between two sides of an argument.

[@ahmedandalous2878]

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[@u123881]

Henri Poincare'

[@crenee2007]

I have little hope for the politicians. They are put in their positions to act out their part. It is all theatre. Just like the evening news.

[@rickmorgan1441]

the pollies are not deficient in intelligence its moral fibre that eludes them

[@zucciniii1878]

Synced with nearly all of these, but listening through "the silent type" was very comforting. So recently I started getting interested in a girl who's in our friend group, but around her I'm just a little nervous and don't really know how to initiate conversation with her. Now, one of my friends who's been hitting and missing with her for about 3 years (dated for 3 days in 7, she broke up but stayed friends and also declined when he asked again in year 9) was the opposite, he could initiate random small talk on demand, it's like anything that crossed his mind he could use as an excuse to talk to her. After observing this for a while I really started questioning my self worth, almost annoyed that I can't be as good at talking as him. I eventually justified in my own mind that he's just full of random fluff, whereas I like to talk about more substantial things, and seeing this put a smile on my face. I think she's getting tired of his nagging honestly, and it's painfully cringe the way he got kinda primitively defensive when I started making moves.

[@richieprimoretro]

Average minds talk about current events - Great minds talk about ideas - Small minds talk about people

[@bfoster417]

I'm dyslexic but i do see a lot of those things you were talking about in me, my girlfriend keeps saying to me that I'm really intelligent , being dyslexic just makes you think differently about things.

[@chriscortez2782]

An endless list of comments from people (like me) brought here by our need to think ourselves smart. Insatiable curiosity, open-mindedness, creativity, recharge time hit for me; not as much everything else. Ive always been told Im smart but Im just a quick thinker; lots of people I know have a more complete intelligence. Good list.

[@bobbisparrow2228]

This is me. I earned my PhD in Counseling Psychology, started the master's at 32, finished at 39. My daughter was six when I began, and my two sons arrived during my sojourn, the older halfway thru, the younger 3 months after I defended my dissertation. I am so grateful for everything my parents did to foster my curiosity: books (many!), chemistry set, microscope, dolls, stuffed animals, cars and trucks, that they were readers, together we talked about many ideas and situations. I have a vivid imagination, played with my dolls for hours! Also, I was a Girl Scout, spending many summers at Camp Chickagami on our two-week idylls with my best, best friend Colleen. While I had planned to be journalist since grammar school (my paternal grandfather was the sports editor of the Baltimore Sun in the early 20th century. My similarities to him were frequently noted to me in a quite positive manner!). I read voraciously about so many things, but it's just too long a story for this format. Suffice it to say I truly identified with the signs, and it was presented very well. Why the change in plans? I started drinking at 17, got sober in AA at 29. It was thru AA and therapy that I took a long look at myself. I learned the realities and verities of existence, the limits and givens of life. Being sober enabled my natural talents and abilities to flourish. At 65 I am still amazed at what I accomplished thru sobriety, because I couldn't finish my bachelor's degree when I was drinking, and was nearly kicked out for an "F" I received on a paper (in my major, no less) I typed while drunk. I finally graduated at age 30, took things seriously at last, but never myself. Too long a story for this format, but I'm writing my autobiography, which includes Complex PTSD as well. Thanks for reading my long monologue, as it were.

[@chanchalc9928]

Good luck on ur autobiography 👍🏻

[@lauraingeorgia5052]

Congratulations & God Bless you!! My brother is 57 & still has not figured it out, despite being "highly intelligent." I wish he would get into a program & beat his demons for good, but I think he really believes he's got it under control - after all, he's smarter than everyone else. 🤦 It's never too late til you're dead so we're praying for him. 🙏

[@povertylevelphilanthropy1524]

That’s awesome. Kudos, to you.

[@bobbisparrow2228]

@@povertylevelphilanthropy1524 Thanks!

[@bobbisparrow2228]

@@chanchalc9928 Thanks!!