Schopenhauer: Why Society Hates Intelligence | Counsels & Maxims 34

[@polymathable]

Hello professor, thank you for your recitation of Section24 of Schopenhauer's councils and maxims. Plesant to the ears! I literally can't get enough of schopenhauer's perspectives and attitudes! 😂😂👌

[@ChristopherAnadale]

You are welcome! It has been an interesting book to read through in this way. Hope you like the rest just as well.

[@owengreene382]

Many years ago, I made a promise not to speak like a tramp. I speak highbrow. Its my life's journey, so, suck it up, or don't talk to me.

[@Business-Ebusiness]

​@infinitesunshine369 intellect is profound that one tends to seek. How would looking foolish or speaking foolishly appear? Would you walk near a croc to prove it won't bite???? Or handle a cobra without proper training to prove you can just to do so or would that be foolish???? Explain your psychology behind this comment I'm baffled?

[@daworldsyuthofdafuture]

@@Business-Ebusiness For example, call yourself businessebusiness, or infinitesunshine...

[@AndrewOkus]

Don't you think perhaps he was personally projecting about himself in these statements? And wasn't he writing about German society?

[@wachtraum9961]

"Deep-thinking people feel like comedians in their dealings with others, because they always have to feign a surface in order to be understood." -Friedrich Nietzsche

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

Great one

[@sylviaowega3839]

In addition 99% of the people in the general population are boring.

[@Xxxxxrrr6464]

@@sylviaowega3839 wonder how accurate that is, I’m willing to accept the truth

[@georgenelson8917]

Boring and tribal & mean

[@CorbinB-Rax]

​@@georgenelson8917 none of this is boring, tribal, or mean

[@Jack.Strait]

Reminds me of when I was in architecture school. One guy in class was 2x beyond the skill level of everyone else, and super friendly. Yet people loathed him

[@searchingstuff]

They're scared. An intelligent person is also a dangerous person. No one wants to be looked down on, or have one's inadequicies pointed out, even accidently.

[@nopereradicator]

Sounds like envy.

[@rappakalja5295]

@@searchingstuff No one is afraid of you.

[@searchingstuff]

@@rappakalja5295 I hope so. I've worked hard to not be scary to others.

[@owengreene382]

I'm hated, I'm handsome, indulge with brains, and I didn't marry my sweetheart. In short, I got out the claustrophobia relationship for my mental state. I often reflect, the misery she caused me, and wood have into my sixties. Thank you. Sarah. What ever asylum your still working in.

[@alejandrocurado5134]

In today's society, being intelligent is just being observant and realize that 99 percent of people must be kept far away from one's life

[@kaiel444]

this is a hard one to hear but I agree. the screen is a low quality of artificial human interaction to the subconscoius mind. i have observed that it causes ppl to become unsocialized while thinking they are socialized.

[@allisvain123]

...and life away from the nonexistant.

[@blairperry]

@@kaiel444 because people feel safer online, they’re more likely to express themselves authentically. Most people get the filtered humans “irl”. The hatred for social media is weird.

[@TwinSimian]

@@blairperryyes, people feel liberated online, but still most people have opinions that are worthless and not worth sharing. And this isn't being mean, there are 8 billion people with 8 billion opinions, but everyone values their own uneducated take, even more than the intelligent professionals. There are much more important things to discuss, instead of fixating on "me me ME" and expecting the whole world to validate you

[@leogames9580]

I have a bounded disagreement. With regard to your intellectual life, I’m in full agreement. However, as Schopenhauer points out, your vocational and social life would suffer from that level of filtering. Intelligence is a tool to be applied at a correct time and place not a justification for isolation.

[@RedMenace-fp6dw]

My own brother was very successful in sales. We hung out a lot and on his sales calls. He was a very smart guy, but when he was dealing with his customers he had to play dumb. He could never correct them, or try to steer the conversation to the logical end. He had to patiently wait until they realized what they themselves wanted/wanted to do. His listening skills were also highly developed.

[@lovalonband]

💯💯

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

he was actually smart doing differently would mean he wasn't

[@rockstarofredondo]

Pretending to be dumb is a necessary skill in this life.

[@Optim40]

Well that's different. That's what you call common sense. It's different if he's at a dinner table and sounding smart about what he's talking about among other people. And the people there end up feeling inferior and aim to get back at you in some way.

[@rsimpson69]

​@@rockstarofredondoI think you can get away with pretending to be unsure... Most of the time

[@nankerphelgetv9308]

"If you are going to tell people the truth, make it funny or they will kill you"- O.W.

[@TheUrantia001]

Which just proves your audience is likley monkeys...

[@AmeliaHouck-o9j]

Truer words were never spoken !! All I have to offer is my Charm !!~

[@GreatWhite7]

why not just write oscar wilde? not everyone will get it. took me a minute.

[@nankerphelgetv9308]

@@GreatWhite7 and you enjoyed that minute.

[@robbedontuesday]

@@GreatWhite7 see???

[@sunshinecloudy]

That's a huge shock that jolts the child when he becomes an adult. Kids strive to impress parents and teachers. As an adult, striving to impress people will get themselves scorned. 180 degrees difference.

[@bizambo100]

Depends on the situation. During an interview, for example, you have to show off your intelligence to some extent, in order to get the job.

[@kittykatz4001]

@@bizambo100Yes, but you have to also, not “intimidate” ppl either, including your coworkers and supervisor!

[@kingdavid6729]

This might be a very complex issue, psychologically speaking. Perhaps teachers and parents aka society repress the urge to want children to fail socially, so they will not develop into adjusted adults that can overtake their position. Like a reverse edifice

[@sunshinecloudy]

@@kingdavid6729 that's some powerful insight. The adults don't want the kids to overtake their status... Interesting. That does seem to explain some dysfunctional outcomes.

[@criss3619]

​@@sunshinecloudy basically Kronos eating his kids.

[@1aikane]

In America the resentment of marked intelligence runs deep. A very complex topic

[@bart-v]

not just in America.

[@lak1294]

But in America, it's in your face and very much matters to the rest of the world. Witness the current presidential campaign.

[@stereotypespecialist]

@@lak1294 From the left.

[@SpaceMonkey23101]

You think America's bad - try Australia. Probably the most defiantly and proudly stupid people in the world.

[@Maridun50]

​@@lak1294how is that? Do you think Harris is prettier than Trump? Or the other way around.........?

[@PeterGregoryKelly]

Certainly Socrates was very much despised philosopher by the citizenry of Athens. He interrogated random people on the street making them feel stupid.

[@bawsypvp5481]

Certainly

[@vartislunknuckers]

@@bawsypvp5481 Indubitably

[@mysmartphonechannel]

Socrates was the OG debate bro.

[@__S__435]

He was sentenced to die for trolling. He believed that Apollo, by way of the Oracle at Delphi, wished for him to spend his life on this, on the task of finding the flaws in all people who thought they were wise. When given the chance to escape his fate, he said no, because he didn't want to make an ass of himself.

[@jdoe9518]

I'm not sure you understand the definition of interrogation. However, if he was questioning people using the threat of violence they should feel scared. Not stupid. Each person is responsible for their own feelings. If someone feels stupid it's because they allowed themselves to feel stupid. The question and how it was put to them is not the cause. Fragile ego is. "I know that I am intelligent, because I know that I know nothing." Dunning Kruger will back that up.

[@patricksportal7552]

What I've learned is being around very intelligent people might make you feel dumb, but on the other hand, you might learn something from them. You don't really have to say anything, just listen to their conversations. This world is a fascinating place, you can learn a great deal just by listening.

[@oj8831]

You can always learn something from anyone

[@daworldsyuthofdafuture]

More intelligent than simpleton schopey: The wise learn from fools, the fools refuse to learn from the wise. IF you are learning, you are wise. If others are learning from you, that is, if you are speaking and thereby, you imagine, teaching, you are a fool. IF you enjoy quietly learning from others, they are not more intelligent than you and your peers among them will quickly point it out.

[@antoniosantoniou3247]

You are very intelligent, my friend, to mention this. this is my opinion

[@cbxxb4841]

But as Schopenhauer says, “stupid people” will not listen to intelligent people because to listening to them it makes them realize they themselves are stupid. Since this would be an intolerable conclusion, their egos protect them by instead throwing hatred out there as a distraction.

[@JosephLuppens]

I saw endless examples of this when working in corporate IT. We had one guy who was brutally smart and he never took a trouble ticket and was basically sleep walking most of the time. The manager never fired him though, he simply decided to give him all of the high-level infrastructure projects, and was able to do all this remote. During a meeting, the manager said "he almost thanked me". I loved that he never felt the need to kiss ass and always shared his technical wizardry with me. One day I asked him, hey how come you never helped us with all those damn trouble tickets, and he simply replied: "Yeah, I made sure I was no good at that." 🤣

[@AnOntologicalOpponent]

@WydionWytcher-o9 Your approach in terms of wording, grammar, formulation, structure, punctuation, conclusion, cohesion, and succinctness is fundamentally deficient on all fronts.

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

​@WydionWytcher-o9well he was factual aligning with your talent or anything you do well and find optimal for you sounds like actual intellectul thing to do compare it will "intellectuals" a whole groups of useless people inventing unreal things and abstracts making other normal people lives more complex and unnatural... intellect is seeing variety of ways and hierarchy of choices and choosing what fits you most people choose what others think they fit into never asking selves causing biggest tragedies in the world

[@gothicgirlfriend7375]

Lol 😂

[@jhinthevirtuoso4886]

​@WydionWytcher-o9lmao typical TE user.

[@thaaatheef]

Lol this is like the maxim "dont be too good at power point" lest you become THE "power point guy"

[@JamesHawkeYouTube]

The crudity of the common is affronted by the elegance of truth.

[@wattsurfrigginproblem]

😂 did you make that up? I bet you're pretty smart

[@seijacharles4004]

And to even it out, the common mocks and shuns truth.

[@terrainofthought]

Such wonderful arrogance.

[@JamesHawkeYouTube]

@@terrainofthought the singular pursuit of truth will appear as arrogance to the ignorant bystander.

[@James-ll3jb]

But truth is ugly

[@michaelg8642]

I did a presentation for a project in my college intro to horticulture class where I went above and beyond what was required because I really loved the topic. I thought I had done something great and the professor raved about how wonderfully I had done… One of the best final projects he had received in all his years teaching the class supposedly. With everyone else’s projects the classmates applauded at the end of the presentation… however, when I concluded mine, I wasnt met with applause but actual groans and scoffing, and one person even said “jeeze” out loud which caused the entire class to erupt in laughter. It was kind of devastating. I didn’t realize what I had done but, speaking to a classmate afterwards, I was informed I had apparently “raised the bar” and made everyone else’s projects look bad… can you guess which student doesn’t have a college degree today?

[@philfluther2713]

A rude awakening. 'When they shout liberty they mean (for they have no ethics) licence' John Milton. Licence at your expense. Licence is their claim to fame coterie the name of the game.

[@gstrathmore194]

❤

[@MotivationalMotivationUnlocked]

Which?

[@michaelg8642]

@MakeTheRules2 self-employed horticulturist

[@BlackSheepUSMC]

You had the Lisa Simpson experience.

[@robolink1]

Exactly. From experience, I will only add that the way I see the emotional response is 3 steps that cavalcade within a fraction of a second. Admiration becomes Envy becomes Hatred. Boom! I've seen it over and over. Smart, pretty, and/or thoughtful intuitive people often become scapegoats in a "competitive" family. I grew up in a large one where Maxim 34 was the rule. Too pretty, too smart, and (gasp) both generous and kind. Most of life, I didn't understand the constant abuse, shunning, and shaming. I learned to "fit in" by joining the group in making fun of how weird or "stupid" I was. But I never fit in, of course, and the abuse only grew with age. Happily recovering what is left of my shredded psyche, I will say the only thing we can change is ourselves! Solitude, books, and videos like yours, Christopher, are company enough! Thank you.

[@Moribus_Artibus]

I just want to say I really like your prose, by the way, I can tell you have a literary bent to you.

Too funny. Nice bent, yeah.

[@gzoechi]

I thought this to be caused by intelligence as well, but now I think it's rather Autism

[@fedecarbone7657]

Hi, I wrote a similar answer, I felt the same way in my whole teenage and twenties, when I finally accepted who I am and choose solitude versus always trying to fit in, it was such a relief.

[@MissAnn-xu9oo]

@robolink1 Maybe practice less generosity and kindness to balance out pretty and hide intelligence with mirroring.

[@glicmathan1771]

Great analysis. I’ll only add that some highly intelligent people develop strong social skills so that they can gain knowledge and insights from other people, rather than books. Highly intelligent people can hide their intelligence in order to get others to open up to them. Detectives, spies and investigative journalists are great examples of these types. The wise teacher knows he always has something to learn from his students.

[@danieldoucet9121]

Yes, it requires that a person place little value in ego and not care if they look inferior. It builds trust, which is priceless.

[@DD-xw6uw]

I quickly learned in school how important it was to hide your intelligence in order to get others to open up. I never bragged if I got high marks in an assessment, nor did I try to make myself look smart by answering all the teachers questions or showing my geeky side openly. This often made people underestimate me, but I always enjoyed knowing that my marks was really high, and never needing to deal with the rubbish smarter, but not socially smart kids got by openly flaunting their smarts

[@TheScreamingFrog916]

This was quite an eye opener for me. I have been experiencing this from the time I started school. Got bullied a lot. Some of the other students (and teachers) mocked my expanded vocabulary, and made fun of me. I learned to dumb myself down, to get along. And gravitate toward people equally, or more intelligent than myself, that didn’t despise me as much. Though I may have guessed at the cause, I have never heard it explained this way before. Really makes a lot of sense, and brings into focus things I hadn’t considered before. Thanks very much for sharing this, it means a lot to me😊

[@philfluther2713]

Above the norm culture your crime intelligence your guilt sentence persecution. The norm judge jury and executioner. Norm the four horsemen of the apocalypse I shouldn't be surprised.

[@valerietaylor9615]

It was envy, sheer envy. That's why average people resent intelligent people so much.

[@joshuatoms7664]

We are sort of programmed to not think of envy as the cause of things, if we ourselves are humble. And, as a contrast to fools everywhere attributing everything to envy where it clearly is not the case. So, it can be a bit jarring when we truly do realize this is the root origin of the treatment the highly intelligent attract. After watching people go from fascination to anger within just a few meetings is enough to prove the point. Their constant need to tear one down, come up with reasons to insult you, and having no regard for oneself no matter how humble and kind or generous we are as individuals to the ones around us. It is maddening.

[@sarahyip2825]

​​@@joshuatoms7664 It is... You could just as well be writing about online bullying.

[@nzingahoney]

Me too! Ive always been somewhat an outcast among females especially and now I know why.

[@mondo_stunts27]

I’ve struggled with this in my later 20s and so far into my 30s, I’m already living isolated (since 27) and spending my time gathering information, learning new skills I put off and always wanted to learn. I’m hoping this new job will mean I’ll be financially stable again soon, so I can do more but hopefully find a wife as well. I’m also extremely passionate about the outdoors/outdoors sports, and do 90% of my trips alone without thinking about it.

[@Ourdirtytwo]

You’re like the smartest guy I know. 😮

[@wattsurfrigginproblem]

"find a wife" ?? Good luck to you friend. I suspect since you were here listening to this gentleman it's a relatively safe assumption you're a smart guy. That being said; I would highly recommend doing your own research on the statistics of modern dating and marriage (if you haven't already). I don't know where you are so it may be less severe than here in the states. Many men have made the mistake of ignoring my father's advice of C.Y.A. ( cover your ass) , myself included. I will spare you all the details. It's a great idea, conceptually but modernity is rapidly changing the perception of sanctity of the institution of marriage. Legally, at least here, it's a trap for the man and being ensnared is a horrible experience for any man who has a heart. Choose wisely. Best of luck to you.

[@lak1294]

You're among peers and kindred spirits, I'd venture to say. 😌

[@JuntusOrothon]

I don't think you struggle with having above average intelligence - because I suspect your IQ is around 100. I think what you suffer from is loneliness which is due to you not having much in the way of likeable traits. There is probably nothing remotely interesting about you and your expectations about attention are not in line with reality.

[@GdubU]

Don't Find the Wife Let Her Find you

[@dragonskinavi]

Being an intelligent extrovert (not an intellectual) must really be a drag....completely agree with Schopenhauer! An intelligent person would never stoop to the level of these social 'animals,' while the less-intelligent would never rise to the level of the intelligent, due to their subconscious envy and inferiority complex.

[@sylviaowega3839]

Very spot on indeed! Well … I’m a deep introvert, whom is very introspective and loves dreaming up ideas in philosophy and science, and will add that I know this one extrovert friend whom also is very brilliant and intelligent; and also has these proclivities to deep intellectual discussions.

Ya'll ever read Kant? It is of course possible to live in the world without feeling disgust of yourself or of others for how they naturally are. We all wear masks. You don't step out in front of a judge the same way you greet or meet with a friend. Either way to live in society and hear all of the different perspectives and characters has been enrichening to my life. There I also found love for others and myself. Toodle doo!

[@sylviaowega3839]

Yes I have read Kant extensively, and found his philosophy to be very useful, thought provoking, as well as practical.

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

less intelligent doesn't need to raise anywhere their intelligence lays in choosing right more intelligent to follow their mistake is usually not picking anyone or picking randomly and not comparing options as that's ability granted by intelligence they more open for learning and not stopping at any point of knowledge the more wise you get

[@sudhamishra6596]

I've observed these things a lot, i own self bein' supreme genius unable to relate to what mass is statin' out , cuz my thinkin' abilities goes beyond of the people 'round me ,it leads to social awkwardness

[@marcboozman]

I was blessed by a terrific, international education in the humanities. My whole life, little guys try to bully me. I am only now, at 61 y/o, beginning to understand why. A civilized individual does not ever raise his voice or his fists towards others for reasons unrelated to self-defense. Even then, you walk away. Great talk, Professor. Thank you.

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

and that's why he has no impact and his kids end up bullied as well ancient greek knew the rules intellectuals only know how to maintain own imagined stupid unrealistic rules western world is dying because of over civilization

[@gothicgirlfriend7375]

My ex was extremely intelligent and even went to the air force academy. He was an air traffic controller at O'Hare for 33 years. I met him when I was 30 and he's 22 years older. He knew how to put on a mask and was very interested in making everyone believe he loved helping people. But he bullied the people he was close to and he abused me often. I'm smart too but not as smart as him. I've never hurt anyone. I don't even like eating meat much less hurting humans. I even got my tubes tied because I was not sure I would have a child with an abuser. I did not want to chance having to hurt a fetus so I gave it all up and any hope of ever having a child. He had already gotten rid of two before I ever met him. But I didn't know that until after I was married. Teaching emotional intelligence helps. But pure raw intelligence has very little to do with compassion. Compassion is something I feel deep in my bones. I cry for others very easily. Most people have to be taught to look for compassion and act on it when it's the right thing to do for social survival. I used to be a model so people love assuming I'm a bad person. When I was with my ex people thought I was going to cheat on my husband any minute. It's funny how people protect their own I insecurities. They do it at the cost of hurting people and never giving them a chance

[@hahamadeumad]

@@gothicgirlfriend7375lol you gave yourself away with the model thing. Any woman looking for attention and validation through the masses is a traumatic failure .

[@bbrother92]

I need more details

[@jessikablake4784]

​@@hahamadeumadasshole

[@campion10]

One good word of advice, among many, that my father gave me was : sometimes it’s best to figuratively jam your finger up your nose and say duh and play stupid. People that are arrogant about their own intelligence will always allow it and go along with you.

[@singaporeghostclub]

And that is why I always talk to myself. It’s hard to converse intelligently with people nowadays.

[@whoopdewhoop7154]

If you're so intelligent, prove it by your work. Not debates. Da vinci is arguably the best artist we have ever seen. Yet he never went to school. He hid his works to avoid scorn cos he couldn't finish his works and was a master procrastinator. Whether social or anti social....genius is or intellect is displayed through work and achievement. To converse with oneself internally is enough. Surely, it can't be there's no more intelligent people left except you.

[@dimmmmmmp]

lmao

[@elonever.2.071]

@@whoopdewhoop7154 You just proved the point people dislike intelligent people. 😂😂

[@whoopdewhoop7154]

@@elonever.2.071 😂😂😂yeah, that was so funny. That's why you laughed. I just proved his point. How dumb of me. I guess that's why he never replied. Cos I'm not inteligent enough. fuuuuck.

[@JC-jr9hw]

Most people are hopelessly brainwashed.

[@InternetGuyAnt]

I have experienced this first hand. Being shunned or treated unjustly, and also worse. And yet i have not understood why. No matter how much i introspected and reflected. But this video has helped me understand. It's really simple. ( And i have just ordered the book.) Thank you for this video. Very valuable for and has helped me.... I think the answer is to associate with higher intelligence people and those of the same vibration, energy etc.

[@Inbaroush]

I feel like this assertion that the "genius" will always be regarded as acerbic, is perhaps more subject to perspective than not. It's easy to accept that true genius is rare, but what seems to be missing from this assertion, is that genius is not a monolith, and that there are other aspects that shape desire for social interaction. Marcel Proust's genius as a novelist was undeniable, yet, he was known to be fascinated by people of all sorts, learning from them at every possible chance; what's more, he seemed to understand that in order to be accepted into others' confidences, it was important to make them comfortable. I think that true genius is usually self- aware enough to understand that genius itself is an organic phenomenon, which needs frequent enrichment, subsists on curiosity, and understands that it's the process of constantly gaining new insight and understanding, that's so much more important than the entity that is "Genius", for its own sake. I hope that made some kind of sense; I've not yet had my coffee today!

[@still_pondering61]

'Organic phenomenon' or perhaps a state of flux, sometimes intense and sometimes collapsed. Knowing whilst not knowing but continually sifting and considering? I like your comment. And yes it does make some kind of sense, I think?

[@hughmcateer3369]

Fully agree, particularly with your second paragraph.

[@CrimsonA1]

I've noticed this phenomenon too. As someone who was bullied in his earlier school years (junior high being the worst), I never wanted to become an asshat by taking the mantle of self-superiority. Even now, the thought disgusts me. I just want to learn and participate with people of all kinds and walks of life. Makes my living much more fulfilling and joyful ☺

[@strikingitrich7630]

@@hughmcateer3369Agreed.

[@ashutoshpande5583]

Does make great sense, even when you hadn't taken cofee.

[@wlfred.ed1930]

I'm glad the algorithm brings me to this channel

[@vg1024]

agreed.

[@vihangahiggoda5101]

hello rick Sanchez

[@BarcelonaMariaMafia]

I mastered 3 foreign languages on interpreter level since childhood. To this day I get that “it was easy for you” and that “you are so lucky.” On a daily basis almost.

[@emocuta]

...and this is why I LOVE philosophy! THANK YOU!🙏

[@sylviaowega3839]

I was stricken by such an ailment called “philosophitis” since I was even as young as 10.

[@Optim40]

@@sylviaowega3839 Uh huh sure you were. This agenda escapes no part of youtube. I know what you "girls" are up to. That's not how you get respect. Plus it's always sell out dudes doing this nonsense. Smh.

[@sam5345]

Hmm, I think this applies primarily if one's intelligence over somebody is demonstrated in a public way vs if it's just between an intelligent person and someone else. In my experience people hate appearing stupid to others a hell of a lot more than just feeling stupid, nearly everyone feels stupid at some point or another...

[@strangelet2982]

This is true for those who value the opinion of others over their opinion of themselves. If a person has a big ego and another demonstrates their lack of intelligence, then it doesn't matter whether it's in front of others or not since the one with a large ego only cares about their interior self image.

[@AppleJacksCereal]

@@strangelet2982most people value the opinions of others over the opinions of themselves. That’s why a handsome person is more likely to be confident than an ugly person

[@alant9113]

At age six I was identified as gifted, but parents decided I should live a normal life. Lived until my early forties feeling different, lonely, and rejected by society. Through my involvement in church I received psych and personality tests, the evaluator referred to me as being like Einstein in the results. I still feel the same but now I understand the reason.

[@chewbrocka6833]

That's crazy you are like Einstein, you must be the top in your school at math

[@alant9113]

@@chewbrocka6833 Not at all, I am two or three deviations from the standard in some areas one of them being intellect but I also have very high add without hyperactivity, incredibly forgetful and even clumsy, yet when important information is needed it comes like a flash. I actually thought I was dumber than most people for a very long time, I only started thinking otherwise when I would read people like Socrates, Marcus Aurelius, Carl Jung, that I saw I had come to many of the same conclusions and point of view they held. I also grew up reading lots of spiritual books and had access to occult teachings and I am seeing science is now catching up to all those concepts.

[@soundboyeric2276]

Lol you're not as smart as Einstein. I hate reading comments on these videos because they end up sniffing their own farts and making sense of why you're still working a 9-5. Genius is far more than your IQ.

[@smugram5937]

What does your group of friends look like?

[@alant9113]

@smugram5937 I only have as friends those I grew up with, none otherwise.

[@isatousarr7044]

The notion that society harbors a certain aversion to intelligence may sound surprising at first, but it’s rooted in complex social dynamics and historical patterns. Intelligence, especially when it challenges the status quo or highlights uncomfortable truths, can be met with resistance, fear, or even hostility. In many cases, society values conformity and collective beliefs, as they help maintain cohesion and social order. Individuals or ideas that disrupt these norms or present new ways of thinking can be perceived as threatening. Those who push against conventional wisdom may face isolation, criticism, or disdain, even when their insights are valuable or transformative. One reason for this aversion is that intelligence, particularly when it is paired with the ability to think critically or independently, often exposes flaws in widely accepted beliefs or practices. This can lead to discomfort or defensiveness among those who are invested in maintaining the status quo. For example, the challenge of confronting societal issues like inequality, climate change, or economic structures can provoke backlash against those who bring these topics to the forefront, as addressing them requires significant change and effort. Additionally, intelligence can be seen as a challenge to power structures. Leaders or influential groups may feel threatened by intelligent individuals who question their authority or decisions, as this could erode their control. Historically, thinkers and innovators who have radically changed the course of society like Socrates, Galileo, or more recently, whistleblowers and dissenting scientists have often faced severe consequences for their ideas. This suggests that society's response to intelligence is not just about individual resentment but is tied to how power operates and seeks to preserve itself. The way intelligence is perceived can also depend on cultural and social values. In some societies, intellectual achievement is celebrated, while in others, practical skills and conformity are prized over academic or analytical prowess. This can affect how intelligence is regarded in everyday life, where intellectuals may be labeled as out of touch or elitist, especially if their ideas do not translate easily into solutions for common problems. Furthermore, intelligence often comes with an element of introspection or self-questioning that can make others feel uncomfortable or inadequate, leading to pushback. Another factor is that intelligence can be seen as a source of division. When one person or group displays a high level of intelligence, it can create a sense of insecurity or inferiority in others, particularly in environments that do not value diversity in intellectual strengths or where there is little emphasis on critical thinking as a shared value. This can foster jealousy or resentment, turning intelligent individuals into scapegoats or targets for ridicule. Ultimately, while society benefits greatly from intelligent thought, it also has a tendency to resist it when it disrupts existing power dynamics, challenges popular beliefs, or creates discomfort among the majority. Encouraging an environment that values and respects intellectual diversity and critical thinking is crucial for societal growth. Recognizing that intelligence should be a tool for positive change, rather than division or control, can help shift societal attitudes and promote a more inclusive approach to progress.

[@Faceplantfloor]

I wondered about this for so many years. Now I finally understand why they call so many people sexist, racist, homophobic, and transphobic. Especially when it comes to comedy. They always claim to be offended on behalf of another group of people they don't even belong to. No one is offended unless they perceive an insult or criticism directed at them, and when everyone else is laughing, but they don't get the joke, that sense of inferiority enrages them, and they slander the person's character to justify treating them very badly. I always wondered why these people act so insane, and I had some inclination that it was out of envy, but this really solidified those uncertain ideas and ironed them out. Now it makes so much sense.

[@jessikablake4784]

When it comes to comedy it can get old being the butt of so many insult jokes There is a whole branch of passive aggressive behavior that uses comedy and more broadly "entertainment" as an excuse Personally i prefer Joker's sense of humor Everything is actually funny in some sense as long as someone or something finds it funny - from 9/11 jokes to ones about 3rd world orphans Its all just gallows humor, dehumanizing as it may be, some see it as just jokes while others use it as a sort of social bonding against outsiders Bet racist jokes can be funny, but those that will use them most and feel good about setting their world view in that light will be racists All i really know is trump has an enormously big tremendous and brain and the greatest best one and this gets him much fanfare for every brilliantly funny quip he makes in defense of his lordship and the wonderful tremendous best country in the world I mean whats the opposite of envy in a sense? Pride? These people act insane because humans are insane as a species. There are no winners lol lol.

[@davidmays8974]

And sometimes those people are genuinely sexist, racist, homophobic, etc. Dumb people can do comedy too. That's just your bias speaking.

[@nicechock]

I have noticed smart and good people often like those witty and intelligent comments. But the mor on will not.

[@nicechock]

​@@davidmays8974very rarely. Most of the time none of those are accurate descriptions of what people are saying

[@nicechock]

Getting upset about jokes is purely zoomer stuff and how their mind has been groomed to have safezones. People like this are Psi op'd.

[@__S__435]

"You should know that foolish people are a hundredfold more averse to meeting the wise, than the wise are indisposed for the company of the foolish." If you find yourself in the company of one who is more articulate than most, keep this in mind: they have little to no sense, and still less interest, in the fact that anyone is less articulate. They are too focused on the act of creation, and of refining their own thoughts. If someone is threatened by this, then it is a failure of that person's perception and assent, and a shame to that person alone.

[@zah936]

❤

[@dontodos]

I agree, this idea of being a “intellectually superior human” just sounds incredibly…wrong? To call someone a fool without questioning if you yourself are the fool is a fatal flaw made by most. It also sounds like a soliloquy of a person who has much “intelligence” (which can be entertained by attributing it with freethinking) but whose ideas fall flat in the face of the general public. I believe it’s the failure of the “intelligent” to understand a complex notion but lack the skills to make it digestible for the everyday man. That being said, failure is an incredible crux for improvement and I hope you don’t see my comment as a threat, but as an open ended conversation. Feel free to challenge, Godspeed 🤞🏼

[@meierlinksd4996]

​@dontodos Ah. So, the Feynman technique, yes? The idea that you don't have complete and full command over a subject unless you could explain it to a six-year-old. Perhaps we are talking about a fine line, no? To be able to slightly elevate a conversation for others to join them there without alienating anyone to the point of purposely "talking above them". Then again, when a despot comes into power, he or she may tend to murder or imprison the "intellectuals".

[@dontodos]

@@matthieuschmitter6676 I’d like to hear you out if you’re comfortable explaining what you mean boss. I have a vague idea but would like more context if possible.

[@alexgonzo5508]

@@dontodos Rare genius, and new knowledge does not always come wrapped up in a nice appealing package. A creative genius for example is not a regular person who thinks and acts like the general public, so there is no wonder the general public may have a problem relating to their thought processes, and or results. Diamonds and gems do not dig themselves out of the ground and jump into your hand all cut and polished. These people are extending gifts to humanity, and humanity should at least make the effort to meet them half way if they must. Humanity looses much more than the creative genius does when they ignore or attack them. One can not always expect a mathematical genius for instance to be a social genius as well.

[@breezaround]

So pleased to find the Schopenhauer cave of retreat, philosophy, introspection, and refreshing comments.❤

[@dcikaruga]

This is also part of the reason why comedies are popular, it humours people to see those lesser then them, more stupid, less fortunate in life, people beneath them.

[@ShaunAndYoshi]

It's all about appealing to the masses.

[@CorbinB-Rax]

Comedians make a lot more money than you or anyone in their audience, once known. And no. People see comedians to feel heard and understood and right.

[@dcikaruga]

@@CorbinB-Rax There is an element of that as well, the absurdity of life.

[@zah936]

People even openly say it "I like that celeb because they are so vulnerable. Because they are as clumsy as me and have failed so many times." And it's a celeb saying how he got kicked out from somewhere and did drugs because of depression. People don't like a celeb who has a perfect personality life and has succeeded from the beginning. They are very ready to cancel these people for minor mistakes

[@DeportedDomingo]

@@CorbinB-Rax Are you inferring something by the amount of money they make? Its the digital age, not Schopenhauer's. Entertainment industry has enormous margins. Comedians of late arn't even that funny. Dave Chapelle, Joe Rogan and that whole click - save joey diaz, and, all the indian guys youtube constantly recommends One could argue that 90% of entertainers appeal mainly to people who live and unserious and hedonistic life

[@BlackSheepUSMC]

'Pretentious' is an aspersion often cast upon the intelligent by the dull masses.

[@cochi256]

Thanks for your channel! The kind of content I needed, no click bait, no words from sponsors or such. Great job!

[@ChristopherAnadale]

Glad you like it!

[@rindenauge3426]

Schopenhauer is always so funny. he is so right in all regards, except for one: There are also people who are good hearted enough to not get aggressive out of envy, They may be rare, but not all people who are intellectually or physically inferior to someone, get angry.

[@frankieforesight9271]

This is precisely why good-hearted people are generally more intelligent than their bad-hearted opposites. Because they welcome the company of everyone even if they themselves are inferior to the company. Thus the superior people bring them up with them (or most at least try).

[@1113mystical]

Well then it’s not envy if there is not action. Envy by nature will always have an action/reaction toward what was felt. Visible or not. No felling that doesn’t give a reaction. The reaction might not be aggressive but it will have the negative connotation

[@Andygb78]

I think you have to have a certain amount of intelligence to not get angry at someone who has superior intelligence to your own. Intelligent people might think, I can learn something from this person who has superior intelligence, or they might admire what this more intelligent person has accomplished as they can appreciate the achievement. Schopenhauer has very little regard for the common person, and he keeps referring to what he calls the vulgarity of the masses & the dullness of mind the masses possess. He basically thinks that anyone with any kind of intelligence seeks to escape society in one way or another, spending your spare time engaging in solitary hobbies or interests for example . And that the more intelligent you are the more anti social you will be.

[@narcisoanasui246]

I watched this with my eyes closed and am very pleased to find how distinct your reading voice is… it sounds like a separate recording 👌🏽

[@phyarth8082]

Intellect is blessing in disguise. Intellectual person always self-aware of his mistakes or be honest stupid decisions, that caused him harm. Mediocre or stupid person not self-reflect on his mistakes not dig deep why it happens, self-reflection is how we learn from mistakes, stupid and mediocre person lives care free and flexible life style. Where intellectual person can fall into deep neurosis or even depression can be paralyzed in his action, sometimes mistakes are not smart person mistake, can be bad circumstances out of his or her will - "force majeure" :) That is biggest difference between smart person who always knows where he or she is stupid and his and knows limitations, stupid person always thinks that he can out smart or in economy found shortcut on Ponzi scheme, or just lie or manipulate out of situation to gain upper hand. I have read scientific paper where non-educated buffon who got smart big risk takers who get successful hire Ivy league graduates to be consultants, because Ivy league graduates perfectly knows how risky is to open business.

[@willd.8040]

I grew up hiding my intelligence so that I would be accepted by other kids I grew up with. I was in a program called the “gifted” program in elementary school. Don’t know if it still exists today. I was in honors and later, AP courses in high school. I took several “official” IQ tests and scored between 135-140 on them. But I saw how smart kids were treated and called “nerds” and I didn’t want to be picked on so I would avoid talking about things I was interested in. I’ve always been someone who over-thinks and it causes me a lot of social anxiety and self-consciousness and I don’t see that in people that I know aren’t intellectuals and maybe have average intelligence. They also seem to be much happier people than the intelligent people that I know, and it’s probably because they just don’t think about all of the problems we face, or the things that could go wrong. They just live in the moment, and I often wish that I could be that way and just be happier and less anxious than I’ve always been. I’m 47 btw, so I grew up in the 80s and 90s, before the internet. I imagine having the internet as a kid would have only served to make my anxiety even worse.

[@saleens]

Thank you for sharing, kind Sir.

[@Eldrss]

oooh noo... they don't "live in the moment"... they are just consciouless tourists of their own lives ^-...

[@bmxt939]

This kinda applies, but still overcomplicates things. The root of resentment is a good ol' fear of the unknown. The bigger the intellectual gap between conversing people the bigger the fear, which leads to anger and resentment. Big percentage of people tend towards violent or irritable reaction to anything that they don't understand or can't make work to their advantage. And only fear of legal or other consequences prevents them from straight up bashing undesirable person's head in. Wish I understood this primal animalistic nature of many people sooner and with less friction.

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

only if not understanding is actual threat and disadvantage now progress and technology forces creation of such uncomfortable world and it's inhumane for everybody not only those not keeping up with it it's all more and more tiring

[@SarahBaker-q9k]

I disagree. The unknown is a source not only of fear but also of enticement and fascination.

[@SarahBaker-q9k]

@WydionWytcher-o9 Which is why I stated that fear is not the only feeling associated with the unknown. Clearer now?

[@SarahBaker-q9k]

@WydionWytcher-o9 Indeed I had not read your comment because my original remark was a reply to bmxt939. I disagree with him, only partially with you because there is an undeniable element of fear in the unknown too.

[@Rosediamand]

Wow. How grateful and fortunate I am to have come across this video and subsequently, your channel! I had been seeking to learn more of Philosophy and the world around me not just to better conduct myself, but to truly understanding this Life we are living. Thank you so much for sharing the knowledge, books, and teachings of Philosophy presented by its philosophers!

[@_ross5800]

Now I understand why I've had problems for 50 years or so. The penny's finally dropped with me, thank you!!

[@carlahafeman6461]

Thanks!

[@ChristopherAnadale]

You're welcome, and thank you very much, I appreciate your support!

[@thekantedkalcedony]

Yeah I realized this after trying to learn every part of my job almost immediately upon starting the position. I kept asking questions and wanted to read our regulations and codes etc. my boss just told me, “reading isn’t gonna help you weld any better.” I said something like “yeah but I’m bored”. But I knew attaining this information will put me ahead of my peers at some point. I just can’t say that part out loud… as much as I want to cause I’m laughed at for constantly reading lol.

[@zah936]

Keep reading. They are jealous and scared

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

learning is constant doubting and you can't be in this slow mo mode while actually using your state of knowledge it's time to automatise your skill people don't understand when somebody slows down to actually get more deep understanding of something they just experience learn through it and stop at first minimum optimal level as doing more seems stupid

[@gadmcewen1907]

Mate, you're a welder - Relax yourself. The reason people are laughing at you for reading about it, is because it's a low skilled job.

[@davedismantled]

After over 20 years in I.T., across multiple industries and both as employee and consultant - some of the st*pidest people I knew had degrees from college or university. Mostly because they had no idea how the real world worked,whereas I spent much of my time in the field doing practical work. Trouble is, all the degrees ended up as managers, directors and such - which is why so many companies have IT and other troubles. I left IT years ago....

[@lockpickrogue-yc5wc]

I appreciate that you actually add your own thoughts, reformulating and recontextualizing instead of merely relying on or reiterating academic sources.

[@wsc1955]

Sounds like something we're experiencing in the political world right now. Schopenhauer is new to me but always loved philosophy.

[@angryherbalgerbil]

Happens everytime. Society becomes bloated by it's own ignorance. The masses assume themselves responsible for the works of the few "look at how advanced we are!" whilst playing candy crush on a smartphone that they didn't build or even understand. The "pandemic" prooved that the majority of people, even the supposedly "well educated" and academic were on the whole dumb as bricks and couldn't navigate their way through the psy-ops, propaganda, or critical thinking required. It is the primate at the bottom of the tree, the outcast that has the position of being able to observe the full social ordeing for what it is, and likewise is the most likely to learn how to run on two legs, rid it's self of it's own fleas, discover medicines and herbs, and even to weild fire, tools, and the elements. When the sage vanishes away from the masses, the boons gifted to society through them by the grace of the Gods soon crumble. Currently it is such a time where those who speak do not know, and those who know should not speak. Let the bloated political puppets, the celebrities, and the sqwuaking corporate chickens flap their wings and puff their chests. We already saw the entire world infrastructure come to a halt because one company botched an update. The Gods soon lose favour for the ignorant, especially if the culture mistreats their prophets and sages who have imbibed the poisons in order to bring healing.

[@KO-fx8bp]

The Hive Mind doesn't like disruption!

[@elonever.2.071]

The hive mind doesn't have to think. They look around them for direction.

[@beefandbarley]

I call it the “dog pack”.

[@rodcameron7140]

I find it funny that so much mental energy would be applied to seeing the way some social structures work, but obviously none on why it is working that way.

[@styx1272]

Thanks ! I imagine in Schopenhauers day , class was a great divider but class does not select for intelligence so many of a persons peers might be quite ill educated or narrow And the show of intelligence amongst such a disparate group who consider themselves superior could well excite envy easily. But this is much like a happy trouble free person will incite rancour amongst the frustrated or unhappy , even if on the outward level they pretend to be ok.

[@vihangahiggoda5101]

well not exactly Schopenhauer was kinda misogynistic

[@LooseNewf]

Schopenhauer wrote fluently about the obvious aspects of human nature. People always hate the thing that makes them feel inferior - pride, jealousy and vanity make people do stupid things. So, birds of a feather flock together. I'd like to see a video on The Absurdities of Religion.

[@picturesthataredope]

You do know people on the higher edge of the bell curve believe and admonish those who denounce a God? Perhaps you’re sense of superiority could come down a notch

[@moodyonroody5313]

@@picturesthataredope I'm surprised the IQ producing the bell curve doesn't include believing in an unproven and unlikely God - or ami being stupid?

[@picturesthataredope]

@@moodyonroody5313 here’s something from the high end of the bell curve for you: what would it hurt for you to try and apply belief to see what it does for you in your life for a period of time? I’m not talking about a few minutes or days, like reading the Bible and applying yourself for about a year or more. Notice any positive differences is a net benefit, any negative and you’ve proven to yourself it doesn’t exist. It’s your choice.

[@TheOnlyEHG]

@@picturesthataredope I'm not surprised positive input produces positive output, if applied correctly. Doesn't mean God is real.

[@picturesthataredope]

@@TheOnlyEHG at least you admit Christianity is positive, but God is all around you buddy. You’re surrounded by God

[@RockyFjord-qe3iw]

Those who have not cultivated a life of the mind, tend to respond to intellect with bigotry, substituting belief for thought. Though rationality pretends certainty against intuition, which is another false path, or so has been my perception. Ideas have being but not existence, are useful if they have referents in reality, but the test is a pragmatic one: by their fruits ye shall know them. Intellect without agency is a tragic drama. My end will come when those with power determine it. Alekos Panagoulis.

[@supremereader7614]

Wow! I sure did appreciate your superior intellect, Mr. Anadale. Even quoting the quotes in Spanish and such -with great pronunciation. Great job.

[@moiome]

Haha! A superior intellect for reading out excerpts of a book? And for being able to read a whole sentence in Spanish? Wow!

[@skiphoffenflaven8004]

Here in Missouri, intelligence is looked down upon, derided, and laughed at. What matters is trucks, flags, guns, and having lots of babies. Oh! And really crappy beer (Budweiser, Busch, etc…).

[@francisdec1615]

As a European in a country with strict gun control since decades I think the 2nd Amendment is a great thing. Unfortunately there are many, many mentally unstable idiots in the US making people in other countries accept gun control. Schopenhauer always had a gun on or close to him, BTW.

[@zah936]

Leave

[@whispersofveracity63]

Use it to your advantage. BTW having babies is not bad. It depends who is having them.

[@francisdec1615]

@@whispersofveracity63 It's always wrong to procreate. Life is just idiotic suffering, that eventually ends in death anyway.

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

Sound like a perfect place to migrate too Are they white though?

[@saimandebbarma]

Sometimes staying dumb is the most smartest way possible instead of presenting superior & intelligent for reason! It's not about being "dumb" in the classical sense, but rather about being smart enough to know when to assert oneself and when to hold back! ☝️

[@martiendejong8857]

It becomes even worse when you realize that a lot of smartness is the result of hard work.

[@xenobob2773]

Lol.

[@Emefur1]

This explains a lot of the bullying and disdain directed at me as an intelligent woman - at the hands of unpleasant women of lower intelligence and zero culture. If I had been rich or living in a more educated strata of society i think it would have been easier. However as I have always lived in an economically poorer and less educated strata of society I believe much more hatred has been directed at me for being “different”. Sensitivity and intelligence are disliked and even despised and seen as weakness. In my early 60s I live in a more isolated way now, nevertheless enjoying my books film music and travel and nature and it suits me these days… if I do plan in the future to venture out socially it’s more likely to be to connect, if possible, with more “conscious community”. Mind you, even Schopenhauer, as part of the intelligentsia, was ignored in favour of his less impressive rival…

[@laurentwang9776]

So pathetically true and have my echoes. The lines he read and his commentaries are all pertinent to our daily life. Esp. The reflection on the distinction between riches and rank vis-a-vis intellect. And the difference between will and intellect; how unintelligent people can 'excel' in their will to vengeance. Looks like Schopenhauer is a master psychologist. 'Now there lived in that city a man poor but wise, and he saved the city by his wisdom. But nobody remembered that poor man. So I said, “Wisdom is better than strength.” But the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are no longer heeded.' (Ecclesiastes 9:15-16)

[@SarahBaker-q9k]

In today's world, pretty girls tend to stick together and so do less-than-pretty ones. A pretty girl will feel ridiculous if she hangs out with ugly unpopular ones, while the ugly one will feel completely overrun, hence the preference for friends with a comparable level of beauty. As for intelligence, the genius will naturally be isolated not so much because of envy and hatred (let's not forget that foolish people rarely can tell genius) but because his/her own interests do not align with those of society therefore sticking around common people would be a waste of time and a torture.

[@markmartens]

Good lord Christopher. Schopenhauer fan already here, and finding new reasons to appreciate him. In 2008 I discovered a new model of behaviour (published on Kindle as 'The drive for Mastery'), that explains WHY some might envy the achievements of others, (including me). And Schopenhauer had this insight hundreds of years ago, without even knowing the theory. Anyway, good work.

[@earthacademy4549]

Wow this explains so many of my life’s dramas 😅

[@kakodae6298]

This presentation was nothing less than beautiful, simply beautiful. Nuff said…

[@m.b.crawford5464]

I think this is why Pride is considered a capital sin. It ruins everything it touches. It’s hardwired into us; we can’t shake it. It might be the fundamental flaw of humanity.

[@blairperry]

Pride typically stems from smexual defilement.

[@jackdeniston6150]

Yeah, this is kind of destuctive though. Arrogance I consider more sinful. Being proud of succeeding in doing a hard thing, how can this be bad? No feeling of pride, then you never do anything.

[@m.b.crawford5464]

@@jackdeniston6150 Pride is thinking that you’re better or more important than someone else. I know our English words, pride and proud, have the connotations you’re referring to, but I’m referring to it’s meaning in the religious context.

[@Optim40]

It's true and it's an easy one to fall into. But I've always felt okay with someone having some pride as long as you knew what you were doing or knew what you were talking about. But you have to be of a certain age as well. You can't be some punk 20 year old thinking you got it like that because you definitely don't.

[@sunshinecloudy]

Pride is the nexus of intellect and emotion. Where those two meet and couple-up, you know there are going to be big issues. The instincts "know" exactly why they exist, no justification needed, but the intellect never stops asking the question "why am I here, what is my purpose."

[@AlistairAVogan]

This is a great video for those people who are watching a lot of videos and are feeling socially isolated. Schopenhauer makes some fairly obvious, even mundane, observations but because he’s a famous Western philosopher and we can understand these points we can feel pretty smart. Now our social isolation seems to be completely explained: we’re amazing! I’m sure the video will be a great success. :)

[@vcab6875]

Schopenhauer is one of the greatest philosophers in history

[@vihangahiggoda5101]

well not exactly Schopenhauer was kinda misogynistic

[@vihangahiggoda5101]

well not exactly Schopenhauer was kinda misogynisticwell not exactly Schopenhauer was kinda misogynistic

[@nzingahoney]

It all makes sense now!!!New subscriber from Trinidad and Tobago. My dad (he was an economist who loved history) tried to explain this to me. He said that camouflage had its benefits and he loved the story of Coriolanus for exactly this reason. I really was too naïve for my own good.😢

[@ggrthemostgodless8713]

This showing of your intellect or capacity for thought, is specially seen (and dangerous) in situation where there are VERY MARKED power positions, like in classrooms, work situations, gyms. The student shows the teacher to be mediocre, or less informed etc, and he gets a failing grade, and is badgered the whole time after, even to the point that the "teacher" discourages him harshly from ever DISAGREEING again not just with him but in general, let alone unintentionally exposing, a falsehood or wrong result or way of thinking. The student learns to toe the line.. of the idiots. H may even BECOME one of the idiots that push down early on on any kid that is not in line. The resentment coming from that experience is long lasting, and thus I claim, that in the brain/mind area, there is no other profession who does more permanent harm to the children and young adults, with drive and smarts, than "teachers" (such an oxymoron!!). Except that those results can't be seen until much later, unlike bad doctors, or engineers, for example. The student has to adopt a false personality and lower his expectations so much, and change his habits and character so much, that it does permanent damage to the person. This "permanent" damage can ONLY be ameliorated, lessened, though the memory remains, by doing some pretty nasty, hard, intense, puking, work later on in life; the so called Being unto death, or the Nausea described by some French philosopher (NOT Derrida), or the more deeply needed, and more effective Nietzsche, when well read, and not the books ABOUT his books. Most professors and teachers are NOT like the man in this video, at his level of scholarship or personality or even capacity; most are incredibly inept and ill prepared. Most have NEVER read a single book since graduating from "education" in College. Further, most have never read a single book cover to cover, ever, period (I make it a point to ask them each time I have the occasion to talk to them, not challenging, but indirectly). Dream Killers, I have come to mentally think of them, because what else what they do be called?? Even in their area of "specialty" just talk to them a bit and if you have read even a few "layman" books, as they love to call them, on the subjects, you will see how inept and ignorant they are in THEIR field, they adopt facial, and body postures of superiority bc that has worked well so far with THEIR students, and bc media and movies have put them in such high UNDESERVED pedestals that the public in general backs down each and every time they adopt this postures, physical and mental. That much power over the future of YOUR children has given them a huge sense of superiority bc no parent wants his kid to pay the price of enraging these vindictive "educators". They cannot be fired, the unions are more like gangs, nor can gehy truly be EVALUATED in their skills, they take to the streets as gangs and destroy and stop major traffic veins indispensable for any economy, that loyalty is repaid with ever more benefits, if they comply, and an ever increased political power, all politicians bow down to that union, all over the world. When they take to the streets the powers that be should send the army out to clear these maggots. The exceptions make this FACTS about this all the more visible. It seems to me that if a student overcomes this prevalent situation, it is not because of the teacher but IN SPITE OF or her. Thus most never achieve this "overcoming". In the area of health, incredibly it is NOT the doctors, who do the MOST damage, though they also do damage, but also the teachers ---- ill prepared in that are of physiology and nutrition. Along with those same teachers, in CLOSE second place, the proliferations of weekend degree physical gym "trainers" and nutritionists in all gyms or sports (though most four year "physical eduction" grads are not much better). The sellers of products and programs for FASTER results in the physical body, hacks they make money on. They hurt more people, more permanently, but physically, than they help, though hurting is not necessarily bad IF you get the huge benefit of it later, which never comes. They don't know proper technique or form, or WHY of anything, or proper KINDS of foods to eat, proper amounts, and they complicate it so much that they confuse people, in the negative. What should be logical and a lot simpler, to explain, and to act upon, becomes a specialty to implement. Nutrition is not an exact science, same with "psychology", and thus it leaves a lot of room for charlatans and buffoons, and other such hacks to infiltrate it, like Jordan Peterson, Deepak Chopra,; and the thousands of "nutrition doctors" on the internet, with voodoo word salads to explain and enrich themselves. Many use the still unsolved area of quantum mechanics VOCABULARY to do so. I clump the huge group of weekend certified trainers and nutritionists, with "teachers", a sub set, since it is their job to teach in the physical body, in gyms and schools, and basic internal nutrition fields. Several of my neighbors, too many, are teachers, unfortunately, so I get a chance to prove all I have said here quite often, with the expected results for our neighborly relations. They think I am an ass, and I constantly PROVE to them they know the BASIC info in THEIR fields; whether is math, biology, philosophy, history, linguistics, geography, politics, Rome, Greece, mechanics, engineering, marine life, the Bible which no one seems to have read cover to cover, yet they all claim it is a FUNDAMENTAL document or book for morality and life, and morality, customs, made into law later, ethnology, gravitational physics, quantum mechanics and fundamental particles, etc etc... and they hate me bc of their FEELINGS on that. Not once has anyone fathom come later to ask for guidance on what to read, or how to improve. They don't even know basic facts about pedagogy. Jesus!! And people leave their kids with this idiots for 8-10 hours a day, for YEARS!! Thanks if you read this far... I know I ranted.

[@dguy7436]

Keep ranting, you make excellent points…thank you!

[@ghriansaspeir2675]

How have you come to think you are the exceptionally clever one?

[@lisamoag6548]

Psychology is most definitely not an exact science. Unless you mean b. F. Skinner and Pavlov who tortured animals but is that “ science “? Most psychology is jargon and labeling and playing with others minds and emotions to manipulate and control others. Nonsense and disrespectful to others.

[@zah936]

Teachers are my greatest enemies. A bunch of losers in my country who couldn't get into any other profession entered this profession and absolutely hate it

[@szymonbaranowski8184]

if you challenge structure you better have enough power to own it and shape by own will otherwise you get expelled from it for defying it's rules and essence people are animals of habits if you challenge tradition you are a heretic you shouldn't be one if you don't have followers so you are still limited by external moods and own powerless solitude you can try being rude but. it may not give any useful outcome

[@hopeisthething1965]

Thank you very much. Have returned for a second listen.

[@casiandsouza7031]

He is broad brushing a full spectrum of variations. When the intellectual gap is too wide, it is not possible for meaningful association. There is a variation in dealing with this in both directions. When the difference is less, the less intellectual often seek enlightenment. People are generally appreciative of being enlightened. Quite often intellectuals lack tack in stooping. Contrast Higgins with Pickering in Pygmalion.

[@m.j.s.3838]

This explains a lot, one hell of a lot. The story of my life, in fact. Good video. Thanks, and keep it up. Interesting to hear a Sufi luminary quoted. They have much insight into such matters.

[@Gsp_in_NYC]

I tested early at as a high IQ --like 165, and I've encountered a lot of resentment from people my whole life and ended up isolated with a couple friends. in a corporate environment I was literally targeted and run out. It's hard to hide one's intelligence to be honest. It can be picked up in conversations eventually and regular engagements with the individual.

[@ViVeriVniversvmVivusVici]

You don't talk like a genius. Reevaluate your piss poor worldviews.

[@ArjunLSen]

Wonderfully clear and incisive presentation. A delight to listen to ! Thank you, Professor, for bringing these important ideas to the attention of many of us who would otherwise not encounter them.

[@heartburn6160]

Your intelligence makes me envious. Great video.

[@jameshose5043]

algorithm brought me you made me stay love shopenhauer but usually need a middle man - thx for your excellent teaching

[@TheWayofFairness]

The degree of fairness is the determinant of actual superiority.

[@SarahBaker-q9k]

Fairness only exists in your mind.

[@chrisd6982]

Wow, this explains EVERYTHING. Thank you Sir!

[@rovic2hacking505]

Hi proffessor, I am not a philosophy student but your lectures are great.

[@wagfinpis]

I have dyslexia and people seem to like feeling superior to me and being able to encourage me when I struggle, but as they learn that I am above-average intelligence and or once my comprehension catches up it is like all of the encouragement was insincere and then I have 2 uphill battles to lose at.

[@Simo-r4o]

every one has his own (the will to live), So the hater does not want to appear stupid or less than the intelligent person standing in front of him, and this is an image of the will to live that shows itself to us and makes him fear for himself and this fear drives him to hate that intelligent person.

[@donmacquarrie9161]

I never understood my life until I read somewhere that the only thing more despised than incompetence on the job; was super-competence

[@Turquoise1971]

This is why I love Schoepenauer

[@vihangahiggoda5101]

well not exactly Schopenhauer was kinda misogynistic

[@GdubU]

Less is More However When expressing the ways and whim's of Intelligence there can Never ever be Enough Thank you For Sharing Professor Anadale 😊

[@aletter1718]

Yes. I in my more vigorous youth used to call it out readily, because sometimes shame can lead to great intellectual development. But the truth is here, if you live in America, your intelligence has to be carefully curated and used, for so many seek anti-intelligence, and will hate you for even reading. I never understood not having an innate desire to improve, to learn, to improve, to see your flaws ironed out for the good of yourself and community, for the good of civilization. I learned that You have to seek people who are smarter, faster, better, if you are on this path. The meek hate you with passion. The ambitious will love you so much it could bring you to tears. Crazy how old this is and it is still so relevant. I am of the mind the greatest thinkers died long ago, for few produce new thought this deep.

[@drcorastack9861]

These podcasts are extremely insightful and educational and stimulate the intellect a huge joy to listen to. Thank you.

[@travelllller]

I wrote few handbooks on various subjects and I speak 3 languages. Going to work is utter nightmare, I have to pretend I like gossip or discussion about sport teams. After every shift I feel stupid as fk.

[@wimvanaerde6249]

Same here

[@sebastianwapniarski2077]

Sir, I'm eternally grateful to you for this video. You might have saved my sanity. I'm 42 and I've lost my job recently to a guy who's not only less qualified but downright way less intelligent. I don't want to sound condescending but loosing this job was probably even illegal on the part of my boss. He just wanted someone dumber than him even though he had to do the job himself. That really took a mental toll on me. Thank you again.

[@MrSeeuu]

Read the: Peter Principle. If your boss was one of the many that was promoted past his point of competency, the only way he can maintain his position is to hire people dumber than him.

[@Torgo1969]

We love the Schope!

[@truetexan2011]

Idk why I’ve never heard this……but it’s kinda blowing my mind rn 🤯 definitely saving this video to come back to & watch again later

[@johndavis2399]

People who present themselves as intellectually superior are , of course, snubbed by all,. including those who are intellectually superior. - Mr. Know-it-all

[@testchannelone6616]

Depends on the definition of intellectual superiority. I know a relative who is super-knowledgeable but weak in other aspects of the mind (I was gonna say "intellect.")

[@collinshardyproust]

Gosh! How insightful he was! Really understood human nature.

[@StevenSmith-mv4ge]

Society does dislike intelligence. Take it from me.

[@Andygb78]

That's why we have the society we have. If society valued intelligence the world would be quite a different place.

​​​@@Andygb78Not neccessarily. People with inteligence run the world. Elon Musk is an example of a celebrity wherein his intelligence is being celebrated. Maybe what you mean is emotional or spiritual maturity or development.

[@francisdec1615]

If you think that Musk is very intelligent, you're not very intelligent yourself. He's a POS who was born to rich parents. Look how he treats the workers in his factories and look at the fact that he wants Russia to win the war.

[@Ankhar2332]

he wouldnt be praised if he wouldnt be also wealthy and powerful

[@Enjoytheshow435]

Some say dimming your light to make other comfortable is a doing a disservice to yourself. Some say "Do not give dogs what is holy, and do not throw your pearls before pigs, lest they trample them underfoot and turn to attack you”. I used to talk about my flaws and insecurities when I am encountered with an insecure person to diffuse attention and elevate their energy then I’ve done psychedelics and it was not possible for me to be anything but my authentic self. My soul feels betrayed and polluted immediately if I do.

[@jamessoucy3740]

We are pathetic things

[@stevecooper7883]

However Schopenhauer was speaking of the man who's intelligent and nothing else. Consider that in today's society if you are physically attractive you are already assumed to be more intelligent...at least as a man.

[@vihangahiggoda5101]

well not exactly Schopenhauer was kinda misogynistic

[@wimvanaerde6249]

Exactly

[@Natella3312]

Interesting cast snd thank you very much for not using music!

[@bigoofinthechat5496]

Just don’t have a big ego and be friendly. In my experience people hate an intelligent person that won’t stoop to greet them first.

[@carolined5923]

Thank you for the reading.... what he writes says so much about people/ society, I could never imagine shunning someone who is blessed with intellect unless it is used as a weapon to make others feel inferior, we can learn so much.

[@gothicgirlfriend7375]

I wish someone would have told me this a long time ago. But I have autism and just now understanding this. I'm 45 and I'm finally learning how to socialize properly. I have both issues. My top did not help so i got a reduction. I also dress to cover up more than i used to. I do not look 45 and I so I could easily continue to dress a certain way. But i stopped all that recently. I have learned that i can dress up and still cover up enough to help my social life. I had a very painful childhood because i was a pretty goth girl. I started modeling at 15. I later quit because my ex was jealous and it ruined my chance to travel. You can only go so far in the modeling world if you can't travel. Back then things were different. Everything is on the internet now. But I was never just a pretty face. I didnt even understand why people thought I was attractive. I thought I was pale, awkward and my eyes were too big for my face. So I read a lot. Most of my free time was spent in the school library because I didnt have a computer. We didnt have phones back then and I had no friends. So you can only imagine what my social life was like. I wanted to discuss cultural anthropology and philosophical ideas when I was 12.

[@sunilrampuria7906]

Interesting

[@thechaostrials1964]

Schopenhauer saved my life--particularly this book. Thank you.

[@ChristopherAnadale]

Wow, I'm glad. And thank you!

[@BlackSheepUSMC]

I attained a plateau of wisdom when I realized the reason I was never invited to parties is because that's where the mediocre gather to pretend to be people like me.

[@wimvanaerde6249]

Exactly

[@julienhiggins7017]

Thank you Christopher. You have opened my eyes and made me discover this philosopher.