8 Struggles of Being a Highly Intelligent Person

[@Psych2go]

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[@insevered2730]

Hehe first and me

[@dierenbos64-spotify78]

I do 😊

[@山崎愛芽里]

Hehehehehehe imma friend, right? 🤪

[@namhyungkim5259]

Me.

[@nobodycansaveme733]

Mee

[@okeily]

Biggest struggle: *answering whether I am actually highly intelligent or just a smug idiot*

[@XXClodaghBXX]

😂😂😂

[@nickparkyn3561]

OKeily tbh I think I might be both

[@thoughtaddict2739]

@Marisol M WARNING: [Please if you prefer understanding what I said and making sure your not misinterpreting what I said please read the entire comment or read it twice to make sure. Since this is a pretty long comment.] Or it means the person has self doubt because they are self aware of their lack of intellect. Or it's the other way around since just, because ones intelligent doesn't mean they are good at self awareness. If one doubts their intellect it's, because they know their intellectual flaws so they assume they aren't that intelligent. If one lacks self awareness, but is intelligent they may doubt their intellect, because they don't want to make assumptions about themselves when they don't know much about themselves. After all most intelligent people tend to do to much learning about THINGS rather than PEOPLE. So they might not be that self aware about themselves. Since weirdly enough learning more about others helps one learn more about themselves. So if you don't do enough socialising you won't understand yourself that well. Unless you do constant self reflection, which I am not 100% sure that would always work out for a person. Since you need more than self reflection to help understand yourself. Since you need to be able to look at other perspectives to further your understanding of yourself. Therefore you still need social interaction. Since most intelligent people are introverted or socially awkward this generally causes problems with the person's self awareness. Though this is not taking into account other things that might be able to by pass all that. Another thing to consider is that this video lists traits that MOST intelligent people have. Their is bound to be abnormality. Like extravert geniuses do exist. There is also the fact that plenty of people have these traits that are listed in the video, but are not geniuses. Most geniuses are introverts, but most introverts are not geniuses.

[@jimsourdif2374]

I always just say, I am just smart enough to realize there is no good way to answer that question.

[@jimsourdif2374]

@Marisol M This is not true. Highly intelligent people rarely lack confidence in their general intelligence, instead they lack confidence in any specific opinion. Understanding that hidden facets of a construct can radically change ones understanding and opinion. Highly intelligent people see and and understand that that any equation which represents a real life phenomenon is going to be immensely complex making high levels of confidence in any specific model irrational.

[@rinkorinko9969]

Summary: 1) You get bored with small talk 2) You’re careful with your words 3) You are socially awkward 4) You struggle to make good friends 5) You don’t get out much 6) You’re overly analytical 7) Your mind constantly craves exercise 8) You’re always feeling pressured to succeed

[@nola-]

Ty💞

[@bendavis6457]

Ok I might relate to most of these, but I'm still dumb.

[@ill-concieved]

... that just means I’m an introvert

[@sour4845]

@@bendavis6457 I relate to all of these but I am the dumbest person alive

[@scottkraft1062]

Intelligent people know what to say in social surroundings they don't feel awkward only dorks do

[@abeptvion5510]

"Intelligent people tend to have less friends than the average person. The smarter you are the more selective you become" -Nikola Tesla

[@quinnadam3024]

I don't know if someone famous actually said that but that is an interesting statement

[@noorhazaini1240]

I dont have any friend and m Im dumb af

[@dragini3551]

omg... I totally relate to that.... I don't have many friends and I feel very guilty at the fact I'm too selective about people. Honestly, having to know more things than others is a real curse. There are some times I think of this as a curse because no one understands you at all, and it's hard to state all of your thoughts out loud, because there are too many of them. I wish I had OP ways of speaking and I wish I could think less carefully about what I'm about to say. Heck, I'm thinking about what I should say not to be offensive or degrading in anyway right now. Honestly, people out there who want to know more... Sometimes, knowledge is a curse that makes you very, very, very depressed. (once you know how the world and people are, you truly value wholesome moments for what they are)

[@dragini3551]

I really think I shouldn't have said that... also, I really like the quote you found. This comment is underrated.

[@hlawrencepowell]

fewer friends, not less friends

[@MachineMan-mj4gj]

“The problem is that idiots are full of confidence, and the intelligent are full of doubt.”

[@ManyArmedMooseDei]

Indeed. The key with intelligence is, I’ve found, to not let one’s questioning get so far that one begins to second guess and onverthink too far, but to not let it be so low one blindly or impulsively goes along with anything. Being smart means being questioning, and questioning tends to turn on oneself at times, leading one to impostor syndrome and the like. Whereas the Dunning-Kruger effect runs rampant in some parts.

[@Bobby_wobby]

I am definitely full of doubt, thanks self awareness!

[@remyrauschenberger1603]

Love it friend 😊

[@Venusthebestplanet]

- a wise comment

[@Joco999]

And I'm doubting whether or not I should be confident

[@23kgoat19]

I guess i’m smart enough to know that i’m not highly intelligent.

[@ElectricityTaster]

humble brag

[@dionysusapollo4005]

I know nothing- Socrates

[@stauguastine]

Based on what the Dunning Kruger experiment results tell us that means you are probably one of the smart ones. ;)

[@sorrowandsufferin924]

There are different fields of "highly intelligent". If the IQ is not for you, try the EQ - Emotional Intelligence Quotient. It's more rewarding, anyway. And if that's not for you, you'll find something. Or you create something. Your choice.

[@sweetspooky7483]

23kgoat lol i feel that

[@0M4R-BG]

1. you get bored with small talk 2. you're careful with your words 3. you're socially awkward 4. you struggle to make good friends 5. you don't get out much 6. you're overly analytical 7. your mind constantly craves excersize 8. you're always feeling pressured to succeed Have a nice day!

[@akeemhutchinson2303]

Thank you

[@goodday3185]

Guess I’m not smart

[@georgebush9577]

Highly intelligent

[@Skelly2deady]

all of these apply Tom me besides 2

[@Exaspatial]

Yeah all of the above for me. But I never thought I was that smart. Like I sometimes struggle with simple tasks and often overlook the most obvious things.

[@sara4sberg]

Me clicking on this thinking I’m highly intelligent

[@limeijia9094]

Same hahhaha

[@limeijia9094]

Same hahhah

[@rickyhernandez6234]

thanks for bursting my bubble (,:

[@nataliethoursie7515]

Me too 😂

[@ashelyben8931]

yes omgggg i hate this

[@ethanburke4989]

I know I've always been a highly intelligent person, and a lot of the social issues described in points 1-5 I definitely struggled with as a kid. However, I'm older now and people have described me as a social butterfly. My emotional intelligence has skyrocketed in the last 2-3 years from journaling, and paying more attention to my feelings (perhaps too much (paralysis by analysis lol)). Anyway, don't think that you need to be socially awkward to be smart because you can be smart and outgoing at the same time! Don't put yourself in a box!

[@Kariuki.claireNjeri]

The best thing is that with some or perhaps a lot of work, one can boost their EQ 💖

[@celestiallia]

“Your mind has the munchies” is the cutest description of this problem that I’ve ever heard... I like it, thank you! :D

[@jeniwatkins3297]

Yes

[@iliketoyeetityeetit9382]

Helo I Am InTeLiGeNt

[@jam7453]

You are a brain. Feed that thing well.

[@hjonkwegoos]

I fill those munchies by playing games and doing mentally challenging things

[@XXClodaghBXX]

♥️♥️♥️

[@RaphpowerSGSUModding]

"There is so much inputs, that it blocks your output... " Allright that is the perfect explanation.

[@bkelsey6692]

2 weeks late on my essay on abstract concepts. Decided to write one on "Fear". Well, fear of failure has eliminated my ability to write it

[@bkelsey6692]

You try writing an essay about the concept of fear when you have performance anxiety! Its an ironic cycle of pain!

[@Alyssa-yv4yb]

I’ve been looking for a way to explain that for so long, and now I finally have one!!

[@sonifille3572]

Yes..... U r right...... Bcz of this problem, people used to call us Confused.....

[@trashcanismoldy]

Yes

[@heidichynoweth1749]

“you don’t go out much” me: in lockdown also me: ah, intelligence

[@Dude-cf8hb]

This is the best comment I've seen in about a decade

[@wcjerky]

Remember, the lockdown is socially acceptable hermitism. Finally, I feel justified.

[@BUGG1257]

*Sips Coffee* "You dont go out much" *Takes Sip With PINKY Up* Ah, to be intelligent.

[@TheSlavedBoreChris]

Here, take my like

[@Earendel.l]

KSKSKSKSKSKSKSKSK MY LUNGS

[@ViviW1nt3r00]

"this is your fate, you need to be here, always" I cried.

[@blackthe14th30]

It made my heart sink by just hearing that....

[@AtsBo]

"Average minds discuss events" Historians: ...I'm going to pretend I didn't see that.

[@scriptx9805]

"Small minds discuss people" Psychologists: Are we a joke to you?

[@crystalconners5066]

Technically, historians study events and map out patterns and psychologists study the inner workings of the human minds, map out patterns and try to figure out ways to find the reasons behind them. So.... meh

[@AtsBo]

Crystal Conners True, but that doesn’t make for an amusing comment.

[@crystalconners5066]

Sorry, if I offended you. That wasn't what I was trying to do. And I'd like to apologize in advance if what I write next seems mean or rude (...I'm usually not a good judge of that lol) but I wasn't trying to make an amusing comment. It was more of a.... passing observation of sorts. (I'd like to apologize again if you're offended. Sorry.)

[@AtsBo]

Crystal Conners No, no. I’m sorry for the misunderstanding, you didn’t offend me, your observation was in the right and relevant. I only pointed out that my comment wasn’t trying to be informative, but just for laughs :) I‘m sorry if my comment sounded defensive, or otherwise passive-agressive. I’m not good at determening this thing either :/

[@aerojetrocketdyners-2538]

Everyone's ego: let me introduce myself.

[@mdcu3893]

I feel personally attacked

[@starmaroad1194]

facts

[@Sorcerer18775]

Psych2Go: Pats head :It’s going easy on you:

[@alexanderclosson4729]

Hello :D

[@carlpedro1202]

As small minds talk about people

[@dankderp4203]

I think I'm just semi-intelligent, introverted and a procrastinator

[@drakesmith471]

DANK DERP420 fair enough fair enough.😂 I feel yah

[@blakemusonda5896]

Same

[@ruby99189]

I think I am the same.

[@Peku_G]

Same lol

[@bonniecornelius3836]

h e h same

[@ericcicero7045]

This video took my breath away. There's now way I could have explained this to my wife no matter how many times she asks. Thank you for voicing this for those of us who struggle for the right words. The pressure of avoiding conversations because nobody will understand is overwhelming at times. Thank you for this! Please keeping doing what you are doing 🙏 I will be following along

[@JFrombaugh]

“The problem with being intelligent is that it REALLY hurts when you do something stupid.” -Someone I can’t remember

[@derfzgrld]

Also the truth. You basically cant allow yourself to make any mistake. Not for the other peoples sake but for your own.

[@roseb6685]

Humility may be an intelligent choice.

[@luisabolado]

oh yeah... really true

[@derfzgrld]

@Seeing Through thats true of course. But it doesnt feel like that. It feels as if you had failed in some way (maybe because you expect from yourself to be better than others but at that moment it seems as if you are not? That might be it). Even if you know no one expexts you to never make mistakes. I guess its possible to overcome that but its hard.

[@ra1lgunz268]

I think that's pride?

[@eddiewongham]

People who are consistently at peace with their own mental health in this day and age. They are probably the new smart we all aspire to be.

[@alexarredondo5566]

If there was a slew of replies here, I'd hope they'd be as sane and quait as your reply but mayb one day

[@eddiewongham]

@Devon S Can you rationalise why being "at peace" should be taken in a negative context? My take with your comment is, if it is always about "progression", it feels like the capitalist version of mental health.

[@jordanhaynes9728]

hope ur well xx

[@eddiewongham]

@@jordanhaynes9728 Thank you, you too ❤

[@alexarredondo5566]

@Devon S are you disturbed or perturbed.

[@rakeshkumar-st6ds]

I’m bored, so....timestamps! 1. You get bored with small talk - 1:13 2. You are careful with your words - 1:51 3. You’re socially awkward - 2:23 4. You struggle to make good friends - 3:10 5. You don’t go out much - 3:54 6. You’re overly analytical - 4:26 7. Your mind constantly craves exercise - 5:05 8. You’re always feeling pressured to succeed - 5:36

[@kaepopa]

Make this the top comment

[@WafflesOinc]

Thank you!

[@_p-x-l_]

thoguht about doing the same after i lost interrest in the video after the first 40 seconds. now i need to search for something else to stop my mind from overthinking everything D:

[@GoogleUser-nx3wp]

What a load of crap

[@axelcamacho3764]

That's just an introvert

[@Anushka_san-b7b]

1:41 This is ME! AWW I felt so understood by this! (PHILOSOPHY & ARTS ON TOPP!)

[@LadybugLou]

"Happiness in intelligent people is the rarest thing I know." Ernest Hemingway "Ignorance is bliss." -Thomas Gray

[@suzangroves959]

I would say that as soon as I speak of my ideas relating to science and philosophy and human constructs like marriage my friends who are always judging people and relaying useless information about how much they remember from the past and where they have been, they seem to be annoyed with me that I don't remember those things or I say I try not to judge people. I have begun to realise as I get older that I live in this 24 hours because this is all we have and I've wasted so much of my life in the company of people who just have good memory's for people's lives they have come across, hey ho thanks for this,

[@froppy7526]

@@suzangroves959 that's really beautiful

[@froppy7526]

@Fallon Waye so true

[@robearberbils]

@Fallon Waye you can find happiness- before you find awareness. If you're not aware you arent aware of who knows what, whats not to be happy about? Life would be exceedingly more simple and easy to understand. And how can you truly feel entitled to tell someone else their happiness is wrong or incorrect? I think i just argued in defense of science deniers but 🤷

[@solonada9602]

The connotations of ignorance are always negative. Even if ignorant people tend to be happier, it doesn't mean that their lifestyle is more practical than the one of those who are aware of the harsh side of the world. The more knowledge you accumulate, the more benefits it rewards - because with more knowledge, navigating around the world becomes easier; your life becomes generally better. It is better to search for the flaws of something, rather than only watching its positive side.

[@darkexcel]

Me: instead of exercising my brain normally, imma just imagine things all in my head without writing it down. It is healthy...

[@auronyx18]

I do the same XD My aunt literally thought I was depressed because I sat in my room for 2 hours imagining the plot of a story.

[@darkexcel]

@@auronyx18 it is weird when i am so into the world, that when my parent come in, they wonder why i am spinning my hands in a circle. I was imagining beyblades... Other times, isekai stuff

[@user-dc9tl5xm7y]

I do the same for years. It's cool coz im happy inside my mind. It's a place where i can be everything. Always thinking..

[@sault.qracker5163]

#INTP problems

[@medutz74]

I do the same and my parents said that i will forget those things without reading or writing but i remember everything i read or make some notes on some topic in my mind. And it’s totally normal for me.

[@p.bamygdala2139]

Who else finds that the most appealing conversation is with yourself?

[@dongsicheng170]

yep

[@Dragonfly_magictarot]

Yup ... Ariana Grande said that ... lol differently.

[@artynicotine]

Yes

[@abriraline6711]

Honestly, same.

[@sleeeepyy_]

y e s

[@mikaolsen7368]

Omg I ticked of at everything. I have recently been diagnosed with ASD and also got the stamp "highly gifted". All the new knowledge about myself I'm getting now after it is changing my life.

[@girlyangel1434]

1. You get Bored with Small Talk 2. You’re Careful with your Words 3. You’re Socially Awkward 4. You Struggle to Make Good Friends 5. You Don’t get Out Much 6. You’re Overly Analytical 7. Your Mind Constantly Craves Exercise 8. You’re Always Feeling Pressured to Succeed

[@Ananalias]

Thanks 🤗

[@milkabutterfly]

@@-_.-._- ^

[@Sol_Badguy_GG]

9. You don't play fortnite

[@RS-fz5cf]

I agree with 8th One iam little stressed

[@shivisrivastava9112]

I can relate to 1,3,4,5 and 6

[@wheezenoises]

me: *watches video to confirm that i’m stupid*

[@peterevans6480]

Same

[@DoRemi-oh2jh]

It’s been confirmed

[@eunicelayneagco4100]

we been known and just looked for further reassurance lmao

[@chrissychrissy8271]

🤣🤣lmao me too

[@misschanandlerbong753]

Your profile pic is my current facial expression

[@shade_knight1722]

Nobody: Me: “I suck at making friends, must be a genius”

[@fdb1539]

You got it. Just make sure to say “as a highly intelligent individual...” before everything you say

[@kozlicdzevada2376]

I am good at MAKING friends but KEPPING them is a strrugle

[@SP-kk5nj]

No genius would use such terrible punctuation and grammar!

[@helpmefortheloveofshrek6623]

S P and clearly you can’t understand sarcasm

[@SP-kk5nj]

help me for the love of shrek My comment was referring to your terrible grammar and punctuation; not the tone.

[@abhimanyupander]

Your explanation on the struggles of intelligent people is amazingly good. I appreciated when you said they are also people and they can feel alone and disconnected. It gives me joy to see that someone understands this or has gone through the same experience. It feels like a blank space or something like a void which remains surrounded by darkness when you are disconnected but gives you so much time to do other things which are actually important so it's not so bad living alone all the time I guess. Sometimes you get but heyy who doesn't? We are all humans in the end. We experience the same emotions, desires, taste, and feelings. Yet we fight each other all the time. I guess having a lot of things in common between each other among people and people failing again and again to recognise this fact always keeps them in conflict to never be able to form a good picture of the world around us. Actually I can keep on going I am getting too tired to write so, congratulations to those who made it till the end. Lol

[@siegelegend1081]

This video is just telling me I’m not highly intelligent in 8 different ways

[@alexanderfriis1]

At least You are funny ;)

[@forgetallyall810602]

Me too 😭

[@jef2304]

Mist opportunity to say in 9 different ways

[@wiseman8668]

All the 8 traits come with drawbacks also, so you must be grateful

[@calvincastle6060]

Im not highly intelligent.... im Just only High.

[@kerrcampbell7407]

It's a good description of a highly intelligent person who happens to be an analytical introvert with social anxiety, it's also a good description of an analytical introvert with social anxiety that has a normal or even below average level of intelligence. This is far from the only archetype for intelligence.

[@litorizer]

True this video is clearly about introvert

[@TheEsotericism1]

Right lol I feel like this is based on stereotypes and personality more than anything

[@bebejolie8187]

I would say that there is truth to this, but not from every angle ;) I can only talk about research in Germany, but look up Prof. Rost and his research on giftedness. It is a huge, ongoing research project on the development of gifted children (defined as IQ of 130 or more) and found, among other things, that giftedness is a contributing factor of resilience. Many gifted children are better adjusted, better at making friends and less likely to be thrown off balance emotionally than their peers. The struggles described in this video, however, do exist as well

[@fishythefish7984]

maybe the introvert thing holds a bit of truth, i mean, my father (pretty wise guy) says that those who listen are the wise and intelligent ones; so you could say which tend to, not always, be introverts. * shrug *

[@kitti2089]

Thank you! This was my problem too. I know a lot of super-intelligent extroverted people without social anxiety....

[@floydblandston108]

My Mom cried when she read my first standardized test scores in First grade; she said being so intelligent, I'd never be happy. Fifty years later, I can tell you that I am actually very happy, but it required stepping away from what she and most others would consider 'success'.

[@aminbinsalim1995]

Does that mean you are happy but only fifty years later or how should your comment be interpreted?

[@floydblandston108]

@@aminbinsalim1995 - everyone's path is unique. It took me a long time to realize my own happiness fell outside of the daily practices of those society considers 'successful'.

[@aminbinsalim1995]

@@floydblandston108 It seems like you equate happiness to success, am i wrong to infer that? If that's how you view it then why? And please pardon me for inquiring if it's too invasive or personal. And if i may add some more questions. First of all i respectfully think you're mother was just worried about you but didn't know to use a better way to say it, and i apologize if It's like i am rubbing salt in your wound but knowing that it took you this long to find your happiness, where then lyed the problem? Did you try for example to do what you're mother told you in order to be happy but actually were wrong untill you were able to get out of it on your own? Or do you see some thruth to what she said based on your experience and what you witnessed around you regarding people that are intelligent or highly intelligent? Props to you for your efforts and finding happiness

[@floydblandston108]

@@aminbinsalim1995 - have you read 'Candide' by Voltaire? If not, I would suggest you start there.

[@aminbinsalim1995]

@@floydblandston108 Thank you for the suggestion, but with all due respect does it have to do with our discussion? Because as far as i am concerned, i've asked you a few questions, if you're not willing to respond it's totally ok but i wonder if i might be misunderstood or not but at least i know i yet to actually be explicit with my intention so i think it would be reasonable to give you the befenit of the doubt. Does your comment means you got what i intend to convey or that you assume you got it? P.S: I assume you are someone who has toughness but please do not worry, i mean no harm

[@AaravG-r9q]

Man, i am so like this. I want to show this to my parents, who constantly will point on the these worse sides. They are not seeing what i do, but seeing what i dont do. Their expectations are so high, that its making me feel miserable. People around me dream to be like me, whereas i dream to be an average person. This video just described me in 10 minutes. 😢

[@birdgirlredfire_dragon3064]

I feel you. Average just seems so much preferable. It is okay to excel in different areas from those around you. Everyone has different strengths and weaknesses, you are more like those around you than you realize. Also, it really helps to have some people you can talk about the new ideas and topics you are learning about, it helps relieve the pressure of unsaid words, of how much you need to share or gush about the cool new things you have learned. People who share this are harder to find, but they *are* out there, you just need to figure out where to look. Do not give up, you have peers, others who are also like this, and we need you as much as you need us.

[@israelsalazar1371]

-Ignore your parents unless it's productive criticism and almost nobody will understand you because they're incapable of understanding your complexity (try working on conveying your ideas in ways they can understand/speak their language not to cater but to help them see where you're coming from/it helps to present what you are currently doing). Parents of previous generations are ignorant of the highly competitive and rapidly ever-changing world we live in today (they believe everything that they've done was solely by their merit and not by the better circumstance or simplicity in which the world was in before and yes given most circumstances before the world became connected and most work has become outsourced to foreigners of any other country for better performance, cheaper labor, or both/markets change faster than seasons as well as the tools and methods that revolutionize them and require constant learning to keep up with/not to mention that the learning many people receive is outdated and insufficient and over priced to the point of life long crippling debt but necessary for a piece of paper that says you did said futile education). The 9-5 out of school jobs they were used to are not enough. Instead, we'll be working harder just to maintain old standards of living. -Average people will bore you but I understand the loneliness. Find a hobby in which you can connect with average people (unless you become too good at it/they don't like getting dominated/maybe a competitive team of some sort or have rivals to compete against). Overall, I believe it is our burden to perform at higher levels just to reach people of our own capacity. As to how high you climb is decided by your capacity. Personally, I'd advise avoiding analysis-paralysis, you stay alone trapped in your countless indecisions and what ifs like a prison in the mind. Explore your interests no matter the cost and take baby steps if needed.

[@israelsalazar1371]

@@birdgirlredfire_dragon3064 Where do you find such accepting people? In terms of finding like minded people, I believe what is true about depressed people is the same with the intelligent. When surveying normal people, they tend to all agree on the same ideas but with depressed people, they each have their own individual ideas or perceptions. So no two depressed people can really relate or agree with each other on said ideas. Maybe intelligent people are the same being very particular in their area of expertise and even within their area they have different methods and ideas (and they can all be correct and still disagree). There haven't been many geniuses that work well with others and if they did, they merely used them. If two geniuses find each other, it'll most likely end up a battle of wits or an argument within the assignment. It also doesn't help that some of the brightest minds have gone mad or suffered mental illness. Just a connection and not a correlation though. There's a substantial connection between having higher IQ and mental disorder, however, circumstance and inborn qualities that are deemed unacceptable for society may dictate if it occurs (just more susceptible given their intelligence). Society tends to put these people down in a dismissive and avoidant way (not as painted in the 80's as the stereotypical nerd/it's the lack of connection and understanding to our condition) so I believe there are more dysfunctional ones. Put in a bad environment, you could turn out to be a troubled individual given the lack of reassurance and limited to destructive exploration, or the opposite. I find myself leaning on the fence of both hating the world and wanting to help it. To the people around me, I've solved/mitigated their problems but then resent me for it and at the same time I never really understood them as humans (apparently). What is wrong and what do they want?

[@repulsethemonkey1396]

My brain: don't even bother Me: [clicks on video out of spite]

[@ThisIsFez]

Guess you said "you know what..f*ck it"

[@kierstendunn6478]

deadass 😂😂

[@ainekelly5252]

I feel this comment

[@essetir1571]

Yeah I know I’m a dumbass but I still have hope 😔

[@peamute]

**laughs in agreement** How did you know?

[@ritzyllama]

the biggest struggle I can think of is: "am i actually smart enough, or am I going on confirmation bias based on what a few individuals close to me have said"

[@86Corvus]

Just watch the general buzz in the comments of several issues. if you see the overwhelming sea of widow licking, floor drooling stupidity represented by 80+% of the comments you are likely smart. If you think 80% of the comments are interesting, you are one of THEM...

[@unbeatengamer755]

@@86Corvus so 90% of the people who read them are smart?

[@aliray1165]

Yes

[@ramyfarah5293]

The fact that you question yourself that way should give you your answer. Unintelligent people don't question.

[@aliray1165]

@@ramyfarah5293 what is question

[@maanokay2553]

“Highly intelligent person” Hoo boy I’m curious what kind of crowd this is gonna bring in

[@name5702]

Is this sarcasm supposed to mean you think only idiots who think they're smart will watch this

[@xann2681]

Yea, these can be just usual introvert things that doesnt have to mean that you are smart

[@jamieohjamie]

(burp) Moooorty . tbh a smart person shouldn't have a hard time communicating with anyone because they're smart enough to recognize how other people communicate and match their level effectively. The "smart people hate small talk" thing immediately throws me off because small talk is a great way to get to know someone and communicate with very low stakes. To imply that "smart people" only want to talk about high-concept, complicated shit is stupid. I love debate and media analysis and high-concept stuff, but it gets exhausting. Talking about the weather or a something "unimportant" is easy. It's like saying "talented baseball players don't want to just play catch" or something. Of course they do. Shoot.

[@tinkerbelle1317]

M-K-L i don‘t agree with that statement. Actually, highly intelligent people have a hard time communicating with other people, because they usually have other mannerisms and interests. Thats why gifted students are often bullied in school, apart from the jealousy. Being socially intelligent isn’t the same as being highly intelligent 🤷‍♀️

[@maanokay2553]

Tinker Belle “gifted students are bullied in school” is exactly the kind of generalization that causes this misunderstanding. It isn’t even necessarily accurate. As a socially anxious gifted student who was never bullied in school, I feel the need to voice that this correlation between intelligence and social ineptitude is complete bologna. There are confident smarties. There are shy dummies. It’s never as black and white as many like to think.

[@Christine-j7n]

I feel like people can be both intellectually intelligent and emotionally intelligent or just have one or the other . Love the video:)

[@DJTREMADEIT]

The one trait this video missed was, people who talk to themselves. Self narration is very helpful with staying on track of your day to day tasks, and also really great for your mental health.

[@gsw5503]

Agreed

[@JustMe-gm9gt]

I think that is not only in highly intelligent, but in more smart than others. I think that it was out because of that. Btw its only my opinion dont hate🤷‍♂️.

[@plansh0332]

Agreed, I do it a lot

[@zaphenathgarcia]

I’m very curious on this. Can you expand on self narration? Do you mean as in saying out loud what you’re currently doing?

[@NeverForget1776]

I believe most humans do talk themselves but not out loud so I assume you mean speaking out loud to ones self.

[@muffingrinder9319]

When you don't know if you're intelligent or just depressed.

[@weeral1]

You're probably depressed ... _because_ you are intelligent.... and surrounded by friggin idiots (in comparison). Projecting? Why yes!!! yes I am!! ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ ... still.. might be true for you too.

[@dumbcuntwithcripplingdepre7171]

How bout both

[@Nukert4016]

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

[@littlefishbigmountain]

@@LNDMajorr247 It might undermine the energy necessary to perform, but yes it definitely can

[@littlefishbigmountain]

@Σταυρούλα WHAT are you talking about?? Where did you get that idea from?

[@thecomedian6391]

Me: depressed, paranoid, careful, only 2 friends, constantly stressed, unable to keep any interest in anyone or anything, and little to no ability to emote with people. Me: I must be sMorT

[@Spido68_the_spectator]

You need a therapy my friend at that point... it helps a lot.

[@vevekapasipanodya7797]

I feel the exact same way

[@H41030v3rki110ny0u]

Depressed, intelligent... all the same thing, right?

[@jesspavlichenko5745]

literally me, but then watched this video and realized am not smort

[@kaydotdrastic4470]

You just described me

[@Notis913]

So that's why I am like this! I try hard to find friends and no one understand what I am actually seeing ,because I overthink everything! Thanks a lot!

[@lucasandrews5160]

Fact: The average person thinks they’re smarter than the average person.

[@GGG-hh5jo]

How that so ??

[@hxl4]

Yez so true

[@hxl4]

@@kakam458 sameeeee

[@andyappleton3353]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect

[@izabelaR]

@@andyappleton3353 😂 I was gonna mention this too. The dumber a person is the more confident & smart they think they are because they don't know what they don't know. But when you learn more you start to realise there's so much you still don't know & are therefore less confident. Unless I think you hit the end genius level & then you know you know a lot on that topic/s.

[@sunoospeachhead8068]

Me: *watches video* Also me: *can’t relate to anything in this video because I’m stupid af*

[@AjayKumar-ie9np]

I love ur name

[@MrWhitman]

Bah! Stupidity isn't being unable to relate to these issues. It's just like intelligence, there's no single definition. Don't go putting yourself down just because you watched a 7 minute lecture.

[@kwelp1242]

rip

[@maxinvasionleet]

Sucks to be you

[@--------------000]

I like your name UwU

[@ana-mariagherghinoiu4766]

The part with the social interactions is true for me to a point: I don't find it difficult to talk with other people, get acquainted with them is fairly easy, but the part with true friends and small talk is so me. The rest of the signs are definitely describing me. Thank you for the video! It's good to remember that I'm not the only one struggling with this😊

[@id10t98]

"Intelligence knows it limits whereas ignorance knows no bounds." Anonymous(Dont know)

[@louietorres6628]

This anonymous guy knows alot of things i've been seeing that guy in every quote in books or in the internet

[@yrwin_diaz]

@@louietorres6628 fr guys a genius

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

Great quote :D

[@ShelCorporation]

“There are two things that are infinite, the universe and human ignorance, but I am not to sure about the former.”

[@yamenreda569]

😂

[@vasiavisilievic1873]

1.Majority of people think they're smarter than average. 2. Most idiots consider themselves smart and know-it-all. Truly intelligent people realize how much they dont know, and there's always room for improvement.

[@ananthakrishnanvijayakumar2220]

It's called the dunning Kruger effect

[@richsackett3423]

Is a roughly-accurate assessment of one's own intelligence impossible? Seems desirable to know how one's tool actually measures out.

[@Helldober]

That is so true!! Couldnt agree more.

[@aneeku7519]

Actually I don’t know about that, I perceive that very differently, like, from my young age I was always persuaded that I was better at something than another (maybe to encourage myself because I had always had a very low self esteem, but that’s not the right mentality I know that already) and I tend to think it this way even now (I could add that I think I’m pretty intelligent but I don’t want to sound presomptuous or something… So sorry in advance for making you all reading this thinking that even tho a few are likely to see this comment) So anyway huh. Yea. I don’t know what’s going on my mind, and I’m also asperger with autistics tendencies so that might be the reason why that’s not very clear in my brain…

[@Alex_Aramayo]

@@aneeku7519 aspie here too🙋‍♂️

[@hgun5107]

What alot of people in the comments need to know is intelligent people may have social anxiety, but social anxiety doesn't give you intelligence.

[@NexTheCorrupt]

I love you.

[@mathisbeautiful3295]

Yesh and that's why I'm still a fricking idiot(I don't even know how to spell this lol)

[@yeopi1958]

Correct my friend

[@bingobongo566]

@@NexTheCorrupt gross

[@SeSdesc]

Ahh yes… my brain telling me that im intelligent or special, just to protect me of realize how average I am…

[@04mee]

EVERY PROBLEM LISTED HERE keep up man, good work I feel really uncomfortable and hard to find the type of content and type of friends i want, so it feels happy when someone is actually there talking about it Love your videos❤

[@Summerbrah]

When you're clearly not highly intelligent but still come here for self-validation lol

[@Wren796]

Why do I feel called out-

[@pxnkpaste5792]

Alexio Same- 😭

[@starlegends3092]

I'm sure Ya'll are smarter then u know

[@janinepantonial2815]

Will not deny

[@tawnyevergreen4169]

It’s me 😂 I said “go on boost my ego plz” out loud as I clicked on this

[@hyaramos9668]

When you're not intelligent enough but is watching this...Ohh well.. im just curious what it feels like to be smart 😅

[@AyanaSioux]

I think I'm very smart and she's right, it can be very lonely and sometimes sad. Also there's a major test to patience and me being a female can make it difficult with certain men. That's why I tell people I think being intelligent is sometimes overrated. There's so much more to life than just being smart. But I also understand the admiration.

[@corruptedteka]

She didn't mention the name of any condition, but what she said matched up perfectly with something called "high potential". I have it, so I can tell... It's not pleasant, let me just say that. Expectations are the worse thing, personally they cause me to backpedal and do awful, disappointing myself and everyone else in the process. Anxiety is pretty much my whole life at this point.

[@angelicaalmuete3518]

It sucks. If you're smart everybody around you thinks that you know everything. And if you failed once, those hardships and efforts that you showed them will disappear like a freakin smoke. They'll get disappointed. Ps. IM NOT SMART.

[@angelicaalmuete3518]

It sucks. If you're smart everybody around you thinks that you know everything. And if you failed once, those hardships and efforts that you showed them will disappear like a freakin smoke. They'll get disappointed. Ps. IM NOT SMART.

[@Worldsawesomestguy]

Not that good especially with mental issues like i have : )

[@sugarystar5788]

I'm not intelligent at all! But there's this friend of mine who's a genius, he's super intelligent and creative. And he has to deal with all those struggle. It breaks my heart when I think people are afraid of talking to him when he's actually one of the sweetest people I've ever met. Don't be afraid of the smart kid, guys, they propably just need a friend.

[@potitishogun2961997]

He is very lucky with a friend like you. Intelligent people really crave loyalty and dependability, and having their heart broken really hits them quite hard. So you being there for him probably means the world to him. I wish I had a friend like that 'xD

[@potitishogun2961997]

@@user-unknown173 And yes, that is absolutely correct. The smarter you are, the more you view of the world. Including the uglier sides of things. That can really affect one's mental state. I have noticed this, myself. I try my best to stay optimistic, but sometimes I just get pessimistic and think the world is just a repetitive pattern of people making the same mistakes over and over and there is nothing I can do to change it. Then I stop to think: "I CAN". Every little bit helps. Giving just a little bit of hope to another person can already mean the world to someone. So that is what I do, now. Spread positivity and tell everyone things will be okay. Mental health is immeasurably important and it needs to be taken more seriously in today's society. Even geniuses forget to see the bright side to things and need reminding sometimes.

[@anaselsayed6378]

Man thank you bro you are the best thats true man

[@shyguy1845]

😭Thanks man.

[@potitishogun2961997]

@Jou t6 Well... as a "smart" person myself, I can attest to the fact that... "doing stupid things to get more friends", is a bad idea. We can't really tell the difference between "stupid" and "pointless". "Stupid" things are idiotic things that could appeal to the average Joe since it's something weird and wild, which is interesting. "Pointless" things are boring and unappealing things. And these things sound like one and the same things to my ears. Stupid stuff is pointless. Pointless stuff is stupid. But there IS an actual difference that decides whether you'll be interesting to other people or not.

[@IloveRumania]

Yes, this video is perfect! It describes my feelings and situation right now.

[@alimumtazR]

"Great minds discuss ideas, average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people." Truest quote I've heard in a while. Incredible!

[@danielanderson6933]

Well. What does it mean if you discuss all three?

[@danielanderson6933]

Also the fact she said the Lawn Flamingo isn't interesting is baffling to me. Imagine how much time, care and effort someone put into molding that lawn flamingo's shape

[@elizabethhopkins7582]

Eleanor Roosevelt is the one who said it

[@puramarrulla]

Don't get it. Great statisticians discuss events, and I don't think they're average.

[@_skriblz_223]

​@@danielanderson6933 it was done in a factory by a mechanical assembly line. Now you know why it interests nobody to talk about it. Lol

[@DavidA-sy5vp]

My favourite saying is “ignorance is bliss” and this is best applied here.

[@syundown6005]

Mine is "If our lives are but a spark in the eyes of gods, then let us blind them".

[@syundown6005]

Or "When you look at someone through rose-colored glasses, all the red flags just look like flags".

[@luciellawliet]

It really is true. As much as I would love to be ignorant and happy, I need to know the truth about things and keep learning more. Curiosity is my vice

[@NinjaOnANinja]

Ignorance isn't actually bliss. Its temporary bliss. Eventually all the drama explodes in your face. Better to face reality while its a pebble and not wait till its a boulder that you can't stop.

[@lifeisnotokiedokie7243]

@Delta 38 but it still applies. Ignorance could lead to problems being made in the future is what i think he's talking about. Not ignoring current problems in the present but ignoring details that will help in the future

[@Karolina-qm5ky]

It's sad to realize that school taught you only that intelligence is having good grades and if you study worse, you"ll mean nothing to society. Imagine just being sociable, intelligent, nice, funny and confident person - then you go to school and the enviroment kills your personality, you become depressed, anxious, tired kid with self image issues :(

[@aestheticallypleasingaesth8941]

@@ailenecuevas9598 that is not right...that teacher should be fired.

[@error8119]

I don’t have to imagine🥲

[@nichelleritter9480]

Jip I’m in that club. My teacher told me when I was 5: I am to dumb and it’s not worth explaining anything to me. Forever afraid to fail or especially be bad at sth in front of someone

[@monsterftw4481]

Man that is just 100% true! Hopefully sometime or some year schools will better understand the human mind and change their depression system of learning.

[@janbo8331]

The purpose of most education systems is not to create intelligent citizens capable of critical thinking. The purpose is to create citizens who are willing and capable of running machines and systems without thinking about the purpose and sensibleness thereof.

[@iprefersolitude8]

This is really clear and helped me understand more of myself, thank you

[@soph2924]

"...small minds discuss people." Sociologists: 👁👄👁

[@endertwelve]

Underrated.

[@teepiece]

Severely underrated

[@amiraaxel2935]

Not to be rude or anything but, I think the video is talking about specific people around a person (about neighbors, family drama, lovers' quarrel, etc.) and sociology is more on the ideas (theories, etc.) about people in general... Isn't it?

[@MinecraftHALO360]

@@amiraaxel2935 correct, you got the idea

[@bakamono2630]

funny cuz the quote was taken seriously even tho it really meant people who *complain* on people's behavior This is the reason how artistic simplicity can overcloud true intent.

[@jesuslovesyou8404]

POV: you relate with all of these, but you don’t have the confidence to consider yourself intelligent

[@intensopower9398]

Well... I am NOT intelligent. I was just tested for a higher-than-average IQ

[@ohokcool]

Unlesa you're also high in dark triad traits, if you mean emotional confidence, they have a lot of that. But if you mean rational confidence then yeah, hard to tell where you are on the totem pole since you can't read minds. You know you're up there in intelligence but just not easy to be confident about how high up/who might be more capable.

[@manolitoprindle8486]

Yea cuz I don’t know which way to turn

[@vacationgreat5095]

intelligent people realize they are not intelligent and so they strive to learn more, making themselves more intelligent.

[@GameplayzOfficial]

@@intensopower9398 same, just tested above average, that's not being highly intelligent, it's just plain intelligent

[@Justineyedia]

I love Socrates. Here is another quote of his that comes to mind. "Smart people learn from everything and everyone. Average people from their experiences. Stupid people already have all the answers".

[@noxteryn]

Socrates never said this.

[@Justineyedia]

@@noxteryn thats not what I learned.

[@aim4grace97]

I love this!

[@granolabar8432]

@@noxteryn doesn't matter

[@norafox4789]

Heeheehaha HAHAHEEHEE 😂😂😂😂😂,I like that one.ty

[@vlogingwithkids7929]

This explains so much. Thanks you for posting this.

[@kiiturii]

*relates to all points* me: guess im smart dunning kruger effect: or are you? *vsauce music starts playing*

[@pabloarriagada4339]

Goddamn i didn't even wanted to watch this video because of that paradox. Guess i was right

[@nvmffs]

@@pabloarriagada4339 You were right? About what? What paradox?

[@89GDC]

Same for me

[@gijsv.m.5629]

What is the dunning kruger effect?

[@Grass_examiner]

Gijs v. M. when stupid ppl think they’re smart

[@aimalisapro123]

“They don’t like small talk” **shuts up telling my friends about the ins and outs of the immune system**

[@intj_5398]

That aint small talk. Small talk is just the usual "hi, how are u?" And then maybe some gossip comes after.

[@shadowstorm79mc]

How is immunoscience small talk? LOL *The weather *What happened on a popular TV show *Gossip about a mutual friend *The pros and cons of using a embryo based methods of creating vaccines One of these is not the same, one of these is not like the others LOL

[@drakesmith471]

Hey, I can tell I’d like talking with you, sorry I’m not one of your friends, you’d have at least one eager audience member. Anatomy is great! (I think I should mean physiology too before I’m corrected by someone)😂

[@ladennayoung2939]

@@intj_5398 that is what they were saying. They was saying the friend was trying to engage in small talk. While they wanted to talk about something complex like the immune system.

[@MadMax22]

ShadowMatter Small talk for him and for me sometimes.

[@friencheetah]

I've never seen a community on youtube as supportive as this one, I feel like any of us can say whatever is on our minds and people will automatically be supportive and friendly. You guys rock!

[@campkira]

well as long as it adverstising friendly...

[@vorerstniemand]

Paper! Im not a dad, not even an adult and im already pulling the dad puns... 🙈

[@hansrajagrawal1036]

This video is so helpful and true to each syllable❤❤

[@adropofgoldensun27]

"Those people who think they know everything are a great annoyance to those of us who do." - Isaac Asimov

[@Alex_Aramayo]

Nobody in our world is Omniscient wdym?🤔

[@adropofgoldensun27]

@@Alex_Aramayo approaching your question to a logical conclusion it would seem that Mr. Asimov was joking, as I was, to quote him in this context. 🙂

[@Shura_01]

I know that I don't anything but still feel stupid

[@Alex_Aramayo]

@@adropofgoldensun27 i was Contemplating that but thank you for the kind reassurance

[@Alex_Aramayo]

@@Shura_01 nah bro don't say that there are many things idk & somebody else will or even Master, just gotta find the type of subjects u find worthwhile or something that catches ur interest

[@gayeagleberkut4775]

My professor said I was highly intelligent. He also touched my inner thigh.

[@haalfnhaalf]

*o h*

[@gabrielle6988]

H u h

[@seizetheblock5188]

F

[@Bliss-kt1hg]

Wtf

[@blake5837]

Fr?

[@apieceoftoast768]

best quote I live by is "The wisest man is he who does not believe he is wise." Stay humble and hungry for more knowledge.

[@celestindimitriu3675]

I'd rephrase that to "the wisest men are self conscious of their intelligence and therefore decide to do something good with it". There is absolutely nothing wrong with thinking you are smart as we're all intelligent humans. Now what do you do with your intelligence is what makes a person wise

[@tatzantwos]

The correct answer

[@VirtualMark2]

This is true. As I've got older, I've realised how much I don't know. There's just so many deep subjects, and so much to learn out there.

[@arczisdonald]

Wise people realize that they know barely anything compared to all information but can still recognize that they are wiser compared to others.

[@otisthe1410]

"The only thing I know is that I know nothing" ~Socrates/Plato :p

[@rtyryt3058]

I can relate to pretty much ALL of these... except for the one about the words. I often don't think very much before I speak, which leads to trouble sometimes:P Great video, though!

[@AngelofDeath333]

Sometimes people with high intelligence have struggled greatly in school but when they are taught something that catches their interests and they are successful within learning in said interest they can go very far with it when guided in the path to follow their interests.

[@catwitdabigdog2076]

I think you just described ADD people.

[@AngelofDeath333]

@@catwitdabigdog2076 I have ADHD and ASD

[@catwitdabigdog2076]

@@AngelofDeath333 Neurodivergence is correlated with higher intelligence.

[@AngelofDeath333]

Yeah that’s true

[@SassyOnline]

I feel in this regard being intelligent is very similar to being a high functioning autist. Amazing at some things, but if they're not interested they struggle

[@miirasaika6437]

8 Struggles of being a highly intelligent person 1. You get bored with small talk 1:13 2. You're careful with your words 1:52 3. You're socially awkward 2:23 4. You struggle to make good friends 3:12 5. You don't get out much 3:55 6. You're overly analytical 4:27 7. Your mind constantly craves exercise 5:06 8. You're always feeling pressured to succeed 5:37

[@amirasahil6244]

Im not that smart but I have all those sings and the worst are 6 and 8 ,😭😭💔 i think il gonna act so stupide if i go to a new shcool to avoid 8 even if my grades go low but for 6 its hard i dont now how to not do it i really sturggle with it everyday i hate it😭💔 +I hate jealousy and most people around me are jealous from me I hate it shy can't they just be happy or inspired anyways

[@i.like.goblins]

All lol I still think that I’m incredibly stupid

[@amirasahil6244]

@@i.like.goblins we are hightly stupid dang✌😎😌

[@knfinity2614]

I hate being pressured to succeed, so i literally destroy people's expectations. I hate doing things that exhausts me.

[@knfinity2614]

Being overly analytical is the part that relates to me, I literally analyse things when there is nothing to analyze left and it results to a wrong answer and makes me very indecisive

[@patenopygama7506]

I don't feel "highly intelligent" even when people say that, but I identify with all of these. It's good to know that this thing I've been struggling since I was a child is not so uncommon

[@JojoMuseful]

Same and I am all of these and none of these at the same time

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Well the "Highly intelligent people succeed in University and get good jobs" is wrong.

[@rohansampat1995]

how do you feel about quantum physics? or are you more of a philosophy type of guy? Music? Art?

[@zet0korp]

Same here. I don't see myself as super intelligent, I know some people who I would call really intelligent, I'm below them. But... if I watch just enough youtube videos about "average people", interviews, I get cringy right away in the face of the stupidity that flows out the mouth of some humans... I scored a 154 QI test and it felt awkwardly easy as in I don't understand how you could get any of it wrong. So i guess i'm not bad at logic. But.. i don't think i'm smart, i just think most of us are pretty dumb.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

@@rohansampat1995 I like all of it.

[@dindosoop]

I relate greatly to 7 of these, because I'm not socially awkward and I like editing because I don't make the same video over Rand over again so I don't get bored with it

[@superelectrasuperheroe4079]

Comment section: Came here to read r/iamverysmart comments Actual comments: I'm dumb and I know it

[@Bersh-xq4jy]

I mean at least we're being honest lol.

[@jansito3293]

I’m so smart that when I flick my boogers all the girls try to kiss me

[@Yoongisonlywife]

same I'm so disappointed

[@T3est]

No you are not, the fact that you chose to read what average people think of them self proves that you are a thing.

[@lazargajicic9115]

They probably are lying. They avoid being labeled. I read somewhere we most of us think we are smarter than average.

[@williesutton9919]

Imagine being annoyed at everyone around you, but at the same time craving their acceptance... It's miserable.

[@Error_-hh6hc]

“But they’re so shallow!” “But what if they don’t like you?” “But why should I care how much they like you?” “No questions, acceptance and high social status is mandatory.”

[@josephjoestar953]

Sadly I can say I've experienced this before, and it's pretty horrible especially if you're awkward.

[@jefolson6989]

Why does an intelligent person want to be accepted by a group of dumb people? Better to be alone.

[@annah6778]

That’s how I feel all the time. I think my classmates are imbeciles, but at the same time I really want to fit in with them :/

[@trucknorris2903]

Exactly...

[@haivara816]

Me: relating 7 out of 8 this, also; Me: nah! I'm just introvert

[@gardenfalls]

So you do know you’re intelligent.

[@yunisturabov9118]

I have all of them

[@miloschool7559]

I have all of them but tested my IQ and its 100...

[@dariancomsa7204]

I have all of them, but at different intenities

[@themortician1151]

@@miloschool7559 IQ isn't the best way of measuring intelligence. You might be smarter than you think.

[@BlueProof6]

honesly, i can relate. sometines in my morning band class, I'll play a nice pice by ear, and sometimes it sounds so good that people will be expecting a new pice every day and the pressure is hard sometimes because I'm really just doing it for fun.

[@Aiaimonkey8093]

Relatable!!! 😀

[@Ac-ok6td]

More than being "smart" I'm just....just an introvert

[@Pansotii]

Can relate soooo much

[@akashicsystem6022]

@The Moon lies

[@luisbernales6336]

add some people pleaser tendencies a d this video and you get me at school

[@tblmoon]

Same lol

[@midnightjello5806]

The Moon you haven’t met me I would prove you wrong

[@LollypopParadiseKiss]

The worst combo is being highly intelligent yet suffering from anxiety and depression...

[@liviahorowitz2225]

omg yessssssss

[@lordstevenson9619]

Indeed.

[@jonmichels7332]

This has been the last decade of my life. Knowing I could be successful in most things I'm interested in if I could just get out of my own damn way, but never finding a way to break through. Been one long negative feedback loop.

[@ragingsvendsen7960]

Those are very common among intelligent people. Anxiety and depression.

[@abrats6108]

Yes

[@MargaritaKatrenko]

You missed the most important struggle of all: having to deal with unintelligent people who believe they are smart.

[@mathewpitt93]

We live in a society where highly intelligent people are doubtful, whereas stupid people are hubris and ignorant. I love the world we live in 😒

[@michaelhenriksen5093]

Sounds like you've got a rough time 😉😅

[@angelynedereal924]

haha you got it right!

[@somebody.oncetoldme.3516]

Condescending, if that’s you’re biggest struggle than you may be over estimating yourself.

[@ohokcool]

FUUUUCK, ur so right omg

[@ashtondowdy3646]

The last struggle gave me anxiety. I felt a little called out and it kinda explained a lot more about me than I expected it would.

[@nalcon1]

I don't care if I'm seen as intelligent. I think that being curious is more self satisfying because it's an enjoyment to learn new things rather than an achievement. I'm glad I'm of the curious sort. Being aware is fun!

[@vrsense1969]

Being aware can become insanity.

[@solonada9602]

I am a pseudo-intellect, I always purport to be intelligent. I am skilled at making impractical ideas sound brilliant, just like Karl Marx with communism. I am so good at being a pseudo-intellect, that I had once even managed to convince a person who has 140+ IQ into believing that I am intelligent.

[@jasonstansell8090]

Tired of playing the game.......

[@kadenjg3549]

@@souldash4592 smartest thing I’ve read in a min.

[@zenzeno1652]

@@souldash4592 bro knock it off 😂😂

[@leviporter480]

When you’re so smart that you read books on charisma and social play to get over your over analytical social awkward brain.

[@romeoa-c4679]

Exactly lmao

[@ezraboyle9102]

*your

[@willscorner8423]

Been there, done that. 😂

[@ZealousWins]

@JAYSON CARRENDER dafuq

[@jerrybender6633]

@JAYSON CARRENDER brill i snorted my tea

[@kenny-nk5db]

summary of the video: 1. You get bored with small talk 1:12 2. You’re careful with your words 1:52 3. You’re socially awkward 2:23 4. You struggle to make good friends 3:11 5. You don’t get out much 3:54 6. You’re overly analytical 4:26 7. Your mind constantly craves exercise 5:06 8. You’re always feeling pressured to succeed 5:36 recommend watching to learn more

[@Lacie9]

I relate to all but 2

[@xavierwagner3238]

Why do you gotta call me out.

[@APoliticalConfusionAndMess]

Guess I'm at least a little smarter than I first thought.

[@sweetcaramel4750]

The MVP Thank You

[@cryptous3312]

Struggle no. 9. The class votes them as leader

[@Someonehidthebodiez]

The hardest thing about being intelligent is always unfocusing yourself from reality in the middle of important work 😅

[@ellenawesome5533]

“Highly intelligent people are socially awkward “ Holy shit, I’m a genuis

[@laszlohera1655]

@XWRay this is cute

[@sanzonline]

Lo

[@Ignasimp]

"Highly intelligent people are socially awkward" is not the same as "awkward people are highly intelligent". xD

[@jasonlisonbee]

I call that nonsense. Socially awkward people get along with each other. Highly intelligent people can't help making sense, so they don't get along easily with people addicted to doing and saying things that will have a negative butterfly effect.

[@jennimaundrell5843]

@@jasonlisonbee ikr i totally agree

[@v3gan4life]

"You are not the only one cursed with knowledge. " - purple space guy

[@whatamievendoingwithmylife429]

He will never be a god for sure

[@slrdspirit]

Wow. I love that

[@ricardoe828]

Seeing the video: I'm smart Dunning-krueger effect: Are you?

[@brookestaats6558]

THIS ONE RIGHT HERE

[@VedantMishra55]

Good one

[@campkira]

in today world you need more than being smart...

[@lumapakdanemory2360]

I say I'm just an introvert

[@GrandORdEr40]

If u were u wud think I have these problems but I still don't fall under highly intelligent. A bit of a more reliable intelligencequick chk I have found is who u compare yourself to. I.e. if u have defended yourself saying there smarter ppl than me and bring up ppl like Hawking, etc. U are using a standard most ppl aren't even contemplating reaching for. But most ppl just go along to get along.

[@TheEvade84]

This is for those failing school, yet relate. Story of my life, sadly..! I never deemed myself cleaver, failed at school. Applying myself with my leaning style outside I did manage uni 2017 top 5% in engineering since 1990. My point: just becuse u do not fit in nore can you adjust to the scocial pressures this doesn't mean you aren’t intelligent or capable. Everyone learns differently, and the traditional school system doesn’t always recognize unique strengths. Struggling in school doesn’t define your potential-finding your own way to learn and grow does. Keep pushing forward, because your value isn’t measured by grades, but by your perseverance and passion!

[@Hephzibah624]

"I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing." Socrates

[@bertmerkle4443]

Once you realize you know nothing then you can learn something..... "THE TOOTH FERRY"

[@sparkysmalarkey]

Socrates used pure logic to pick apart other people's logic for a living, he didn't need to know anything (facts) to do that. That is what that quote really means.

[@kindnessfirst9670]

Wouldn't that make you tied for wisest with everyone else that knows that same one thing?

[@dabouras]

In Plato's dialogues Socrates always leads off that he knows nothing in debate with some expert then proceeds to take him apart per Plato who was the script writer thus giving Socrates a certain advantage.

[@joshualong7517]

This really focuses on intelligent introverts that have high empathy.

[@Yani_Ya]

u know one can't be smart with low empathy right? or was it sympathy?

[@joshualong7517]

@@Yani_Ya empathy is definitely a big factor.

[@cosmosgamess]

@@joshualong7517 my parents say I have a lot of empathy

[@casinogiant]

@@Yani_Ya My father is a highly intelligent person who I actually consider to be narcissistic. I on the other hand am overly empathetic and am considered, at least by the military, to be highly gifted enough to have any job I wanted. But me underestimating my ability chose carpentry and masonry. I even during placement accidently tanked an exam to be in linguistics. Meaning half way through I got impatient, thinking I was all wrong, just randomly filled in the rest of the blanks. When turned in and compared to the charts I found I was all right up until that point. Thereby failing the test and not being considered for the job. This was all done at the eighteen year old level when I was 32. At a time when plasticity had become a thing of the past for me, or at least I thought it was.

[@Yani_Ya]

@@casinogiant I didn't really get the last few sentences (sry English isn't my first language) but the smarter u are, the bigger the increase in empathy is. And the opposite too. I mean that u become more and more sociopathic without being a sociopath. And u do both at the same time which is actually quite funny. Ur "empathy and non-empathy levels" increase at the same rate. Which one u pick depends on ur surroundings although u can switch between the two multiple times in ur life. I must say that I am not a psychologist or something like that. This is just what I've noticed.

[@soup-not-edible]

* sees thumbnail * mind: don't click it. me: why? mind: think about your ego! me: hmmmmmm mind: dont do it me: anyway * clicks * ego: H E L O

[@no-gracias9863]

Lol

[@DarthTz]

Literally tho 😂

[@xkatjejonise5735]

Hahahahaha

[@focaluv]

Relatable af

[@sillyjacky]

😂 the best comment 😂

[@LordMondegrene]

My dad's favorite quote, "Against stupidity, the Gods themselves struggle in vain."

[@bipbeedippy3954]

I wish KZbin didn't remove the survey cards. I miss them...

[@Shadow10201]

Same.

[@spoon7016]

Wait youtube did-

[@Γιώργος-ε3τ]

I got a survey card today though

[@spoon7016]

@@Γιώργος-ε3τ same-

[@david_404]

KZbin did what!?

[@ATX-js1to]

Intelligence isn’t the grades you get in school hope yall know that

[@darlenegattus8190]

True that

[@omathitis8498]

Tell that to the feminazis.

[@noompsieOG]

Why would you hope for that ? We want people to think they are intelligent and we want them to be incorrect but think they are correct this makes it easier for us actual intelligent people who suffer these drones daily the opportunity to utilise these NPC characters to our benefit and make profits and build and innovate while they are distracted by things that we imply or teach them is important or is worth something , happiness for example , they think they need this or that it’s actually real or something that can be attained lol , the clever part is you just dangle something and say this will make you happy or show them another drone claiming to be happy and get them to smile because we told them smiling means happy , and boom they buy it , but it’s a double edged sword see even though happiness is just a concept and not a tangible proven or sustainable thing or feeling that doesn’t mean it can’t be attained. If they believe this house or car or clothes will make them happy then they will make themselves happy to the best their brain can be it , now this doesn’t last long because humans are better at suffering and hardship and adversity it’s why our species is the dominant species we are worse than cockroaches, you can try and drown and your body will automatically try to survive even better example is a drowning person will drown another person in order to survive without even thinking twice the instincts just kick in and it’s auto mode . So what we do is we let purchase our happy products then we get their influences to demonstrate they don’t bring happiness anymore which they don’t for long anyways because being happy is boring . Best idea was a pandemic , i didn’t buy into the danger of it but u thrived i the fear of society , watching these idiots buy all the toilet paper and show the true nature of humans when it’s do or die they always pick themselves over others it’s only later they will be kind to others and share things etc onl after they have seen someone else do it which is why they panic buying stupid shit in the first place , I could go on forever but I forgot what I was talking about because I’m looking at my memories of these idiots haha omg but yeah don’t go educating people please I need them dumb so I can exploit them , cheers

[@user-ke3hh4fv3k]

Ye, allready know that, grades is just preferences from the teachers side and remember dump stuff while you are in an nihilistic crisis.

[@sunderwood9321]

@@noompsieOG well you were onto something really important before you lost your train of thought! Kind of like how the media has spent a year dividing us with the most ridiculous allegations , used the word white in every negative connotation there is ,and applied it to all white people didn’t matter if your a good person or racist or not, got a lot of us hurt and mistreated by the ignorant, and now are putting all these let’s do this together commercials like what :now we’re good white people who care! Wow what a miracle, overnight the white people suddenly care and work together!just like that!

[@sherylseaton]

"You don't get out much" Covid: alright time to make everyone highly Intelligent heh

[@minaalashraf1646]

😂😂😂 so true Level 5 lockdown here

[@fuzzylogic7502]

Clearly not a problem you share. ;-)

[@satirical140]

I audibly said “heh”

[@indygowithay]

This is so relatable I almost started crying

[@Zesty_Mcnutt]

3: your socially awkward Me: ŠMÒRT

[@r4venblu3]

Ui ar tú

[@Dana-ki6vs]

Smort ones get stonks.

[@Dana-ki6vs]

Big brain = lorge pp

[@monke980]

this video: *do you get bored of small talk? than you're a genius* us: **thinking about that time that you got bored of listening to your grandma tell you about her scrapbooking** .... *ah yes, intelligence.*

[@bluewolf783]

haha

[@tonyharrison1726]

Oh my.get you totally.im so frustrated when someone falls silent when I'm voicing my opinion. my daughters always say I'm over reacting and that I'm weird. My partner always makes remarks to the point where I can see him trying to prove his intelligence in a quite understated and sarcastic way. I really wish he wouldn't. He is a clever logical man. I wish people would realise that intelligence cannot be measured. I am more abstract clever and he is more logic.but I do tend to find that the logic sensory minded seem to be more it ignorant than us abstract initiatives.

[@ssssSTopmotion]

*intiligence

[@theonoi2908]

@@tonyharrison1726 everyone knows intelligence cannot be directly measured. That's why scientists look for indicators... It's called a latent variable. This doesn't mean that intelligence doesn't exist because different people have different inclinations toward certain thought patterns or talents.

[@sygdragon1008]

@@tonyharrison1726 i agree that intelligence cant be accurately measured but it CAN be observed and estimated, sarcastic ppl are mos times smarted or wiser bcs u know.. overthinking is another thing it can come from intelligence or just being insecure, shy that is my logical way of looking at it

[@infinitytme676]

This sounds more like "The Struggles of An Intellectual Introvert"

[@ColinSemple]

As an extrovert myself, I felt it applies equally. The desire to be understood and accepted by others is a painful struggle.

[@infinitytme676]

@@ColinSemple I'm incredibly extroverted. I don't know a stranger BUT it does get lonely feeling like the smartest person in the room a lot of the time and not being able to start a conversation about what interests me without getting confused stares. I definitely understand what you're saying.

[@evanevan6548]

“Small minds discuss people”

[@chesterwang3070]

Well not really. I have friends in my class that are extroverted and share all these traits. And um my class is a gifted class (meaning on a test the students scored above the 98th percentile of the population in terms of intelligence)

[@deadwolf3607]

@@infinitytme676 you feel like the smartest person in the room Whao,talk about narcisism

[@brianviktor8212]

About the "socially awkward" thing: The core problem is the continuous awareness of the perception other people are likely having on you. Meaning you consider your words or actions including how others would perceive it and possibly alter their views about you. And you want to control that process. Plus you have to evaluate the risk of possibly messing up - if you want to tell a joke, you have to consider what happens if you fail (a stutter, making mistakes, bad narration). You could look foolish and draw negative attention. And if you try anyway and fail, you are immediately aware of what people would possibly think about it and you, and are also likely occupied with trying to check what people express in mimic. It's a continuous evaluation of the situation that can draw too much of your focus, making things worse. This is one reason why the level of how talkative I am drastically goes down as more people are around, with the ideal amount being 1.