You'll NEVER want to be SMART ever again: Schopenhauer's Secret

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Hello everyone! Hope you're all doing well. Just a quick note - comments were disabled on this video initially, but they’re now back on! Feel free to share your thoughts below, and if you enjoy the content, don’t forget to like and subscribe. Have a great day❤ P.S. I misspelled the philosopher's name, and the editing could have been much better. But it was my start at content creation, so enjoy it and please ignore the typos!

[@Rope_Adope]

What if you thought everyone else was just as smart if not more so? How frustrating would that be? To constantly not understand how everyone else couldn’t see the simplicity you see so you think they must be above it all? Play dumb? That’s a life of misery, regardless of others insecurities. And dishonest to boot… Once again, everyone is always only thinking about themselves. Shameful

[@Rope_Adope]

Picture this: You see the entire world pivoting I’m the same direction. You don’t understand. The answers seem simple yet they’re making mountains out of molehills. What would you think? “Man, all these smart people, I must be missing something” So you keep your head down and try to keep it moving; keep investigating. Do that for DECADES. Only to find out, nope! Just a rudderless ship of self-aggrandizement. Now THAT is a mindfvck of the highest order. Good thing you kept the faith and kept learning

[@a.i.7039]

Thanks for sharing this cocept Is this from his books? If so, which one?

[@RafalTraveler]

I think I would also disable comments after praising someone who inspired Nietzsche and Tolstoy. Maybe also check out his take on eugenics. IMO you are on a short path to start feeling good about totalitarian regimes. Stop thinking so much and start working your ass off in the same wishing others the best. All the best!

[@benjaminwebber196]

Funny how my mind speaks these things to me but I sometimes think I'm tripping

[@adonaiel-rohi2460]

Being smart openly is a privilege of secured power. If you aren’t secured, brazenly displaying intelligence can trigger people’s insecurities and potentially make them act against your interests.

[@TheWaffertful]

Being smart openly is a privilege of secured power....that's powerful and precise

[@Mehringdamm_6710]

I was looking for this comment. Take care wishing you love and light. Being smart openly, truly is a privilege of secured power.

[@Accuface2000]

I agree with this, people who have acquired a certain financial status even though they aren't smart, are viewed as knowledgeable in everything. It's like people attach material wealth to intelligence. Driving a specific car for example.

[@adonaiel-rohi2460]

@ThatGirlKInArtetashetrusts are you confused?

[@adonaiel-rohi2460]

@@Accuface2000 power is protection. When people perceive you have no protection whether that be insecurities or you are poor/ lower on social hierarchy they will attack you for showing strength. They don’t believe you deserve to show superiority by your natural talents & skills.

[@titolovely8237]

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned in my life is that it is VERY hard to be successful when the people around you don’t want you to be. The opposite is also true. Be genuine and do not use your smarts to humiliate people, use it to guide them to their own successes. Most will appreciate you for this and help you when you need it

[@saitoTK124]

So true.

[@pulse3554]

lmao schopenhauer just regurgitated indian philosophy, self-admittedly. this comes from indian phil

[@ExoticalT369]

Yep!

[@pratimangautam6541]

Thisss !

[@PeachyKins]

Erm, ya seemed to miss the ENTIRE point of the video "do not use your smarts to humiliate people"

[@user91y1]

Certain people will hate you if you star feeling good and confident! Life is a mind game

[@MuhammadDawan-zk1dy]

It has been said that " when the people are ready, the master will appear" True genius

[@PhiloNauticaa]

That's the line 👏

[@Alberto-tl5rt]

We see what we do see, still what appears, not what is.

[@Waves-ih9jg]

"And when he's truly ready, the master will disappear"

[@TheGrinningSkull]

I thought it was “when the student is ready, the teacher/master will appear”

[@bj6515]

Not in Russia, not this century.

[@jshanker2005]

*This is SO true!* People hate it if you are more intelligent than they are. Intelligence, money and beauty are the most envied things on the planet. If you have all three, don't get out of the bed!

[@whoooischaseh]

@@jshanker2005 status above all, in my opinion.

[@anareid1222]

Don't get out of bed 🤣🤣🤣

[@jshanker2005]

@@whoooischaseh With due respect, few will envy an impoverished, ugly and not too smart person who otherwise has status - like King Charles who has just one of the three! 😃

[@teddslens]

😂

[@jekyll4705]

People mostly hate you if you are not socially intelligent enough. There are different types of intelligence, you can be strong in some things and weak in others. Fortunately, everything can be learned.

[@HiddenWen]

Ever notice how so many people in top positions are neither smart, or attractive? And how so many smart and attractive people seem to be suffering? Unfortunately, jealousy is a powerful motivation for some people as well as a tool to bring those they are jealous of, down.

[@thinkforyourself518]

exactly. Ironically their arrogance is then rewarded because people falsely assume they got to those positions because they're actually superior, when they just lie .

[@Accuface2000]

That's because truly smart people are genuinely looking to solve a problem whereas those at the top are looking for power and wealth.

[@karlmalone2464]

It's the social networks they formed. They don't want to take advice from the poor person. If a homeless guy cracked the Davinci code on a piece of cardboard, they would feel belittled by it. "If you're so smart how come you're not rich?", gives poor people false hope that if they go to college that they'll get somewhere in the world. And it makes rich people feel special. All these people that kiss their bum trying to get something out of them, they don't want to hear stuff like that. And also they want us to turn to them for advice, believing that we'll wind up like them so they can lead us further astray.

[@BonnieToscano-r9j]

I am a pedant. It’s not jealousy it’s envy. You are jealous over what you have. You are envious over what someone else has that you don’t such as beauty or intelligence. However, the gist of your comment is absolutely correct.

[@markolimbek2]

True. Can we discuss this further? I think the arrogant ones use only their power meanwhile the good ones use love. To win over the arrogant ones you need to develop your strenght, right ?

[@Was_los_Bruda]

To summ it up, playing dumb doesnt mean being dumb but just not to wear your intelligence on your sleeves so everybody immediately grasps it, its advantageous to have your cards not facing anyone, even friends can turn to opponents so be wise and choose when and why you speak.

[@workharderforurdreams]

thank you

[@second_second_]

what if i dont have that intelligence? no intelligence to even put on my sleeves. ... then i guess i just have to shut up, lol

[@Was_los_Bruda]

@@second_second_ nope, the very being you are is intelligence, imagine this , youre such a super hyper infinetely complex computing system, that you have the ability to incapacitate your own ability by believing certain words/situations/phrases like "Im gracefully intelligent and I assert myself while being level headed and good to eachother. OR Im stupid - depending on wich one and how often you repeat the desribed circumstance in your mind (imagination) the more it will come to pass in your everyday life or what we call physical reality. In other words you just believe that you are low or below normal intelligence when in reality intelligence can never be fuly captured just like anything in creation, wich means that its most likely fluid as scientists have come to understand with the breathtaking revelations of quantum physics over time. Yes, 2 seemingly paradox realities can apparently coexist in our reality meaning you can be smart as a rock, smart as a granny or smart like the infinite mind underlying all of the world we live in, I can prove this, for example you never apply the same effort twice in solving any problem or furthering any situation, even if its an atomweight and spins difference, its still different EVERY time you do ANY thing. That means that reality isnt as hard and rigid as our minds make it out to be trough our perceptual lenses, what I want u to take from this is, sart believing in yourself and your smarts, start feeling like youre respected for your opinions, that you react think and act quickly but not without some wise hesitation beforehand. You are literally the maker of your own life, of your own mind, (we are made in the image of God is what the books say) and what it means is that we are little me versions of the Godhead mind that is LITERALLY perfect, meaning if there was a limit to how much IQ we can measure this mind would blow the scale far beyond infinity(xD). And guess what my friend, YOU AND I are one with it, the reason it doent appear to be testable and true in this very moment is because we are moving on a linear time axis right now at least in lower dimensions that are more gross, and were evolving towards this infinite potential, meaning that you may think youre stupid, medium rare or a genius or anything inbetween below or above, but the absolute unshakeable everlasti9ng truth of the matter is that your intelligence is so great that no human can possible ever capture the Truth / All about it.-

[@Was_los_Bruda]

@@second_second_ so dont beat yourself up, encourage and love and talk to yoursyelf the way you'd talk to an old friend who went to war with you that you wanna show Love Respect and Comfort to because you know what he went trough to stand where he now does.

[@nottomclancy2439]

@@second_second_ ...then educate yourself? You're watching a philosophy video and thinking about your cognitive abilities...you're NOT dumb. You may just don't know many things...YET.

[@dylanclare2343]

I find it interesting how this is supposed to be a strategy, but it is also just humility: the wisdom and discipline that comes through learning from life. When two humble and curious people have a conversation it can be a beautiful thing because of this. They have overcome their negative emotions enough to let wonder and curiosity and love shine through.

[@moneymanrahim7772]

I dont believe humiltiy is everything its cracked up to be...Thats not to say be arrogant, for there is always a healthy middle ground. Just dont go unnecessarily dimming your light to appease those who would prefer to live in the dark, its a waste of an existence.

[@dylanclare2343]

@@moneymanrahim7772 I see what you mean, but I only refer to humility as the kind that life teaches you constantly throughout its brief duration.

[@ZJARDOON]

Is purposefully developing humility, not a strategy?

[@dylanclare2343]

@@ZJARDOON Embracing humility is a choice.

[@annekekramer3835]

If you truly embrace humility, you will not stand up at the right moment and surprise everyone. Therfore, this is not humility.

[@senecaaurelius1811]

The sad irony of all of this is that the people who need this video the most, will not even watch it.

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Well send it to them who needs it xD

[@philipmoomba]

😂😂😂true

[@Tchild2]

I am full of intellectual pride and superiority. This video helps me a lot.

[@WisdomofHal]

So true.

[@LukaszJarochowski]

This helped me, but I have little to no idea what the right time to speak is.

[@UncutBanter]

4 words to summarise this video " UNDER PROMISE, OVER DELIVER". Life will become easier.

[@Future-Classic-Cars]

I agree I'm fat and dopey therefore people's think automatically that I'm stupid. And that they are superior to me is great, because nice people give me a chance to show my potential and to @rseholes who pre judge me I get the last laugh when they see that I have out shone them.😂

[@happy_keats]

it goes well with raising your rates/wage. If you don't do this people WILL use you. Ask me how I know lol

[@UncutBanter]

@happy_keats wise words

[@JordanB-m1x]

Love this 🙏🙏

[@SyvexDilecta]

i've already mastered playing dumb, is there a video on how i can be smart?

[@o0GrayMatters0o]

🤦‍♂ “It is better to keep your mouth shut and be thought a fool than to open your mouth and prove it” "Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise: and he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding." Proverbs 17:28

[@erikbostrom.9318]

Your comment is the ultimate play.

[@witoldopanowicz4320]

You are smart.

[@SMART-e1k]

QUICK TO LISTEN. SLOW TO SPEAK.

[@Tomonaroll]

You already are if you can play dumb

[@terencewinters2154]

The world rewards stupid .

[@mattysquizzato7094]

Yep. Which is how the Democrats were in power for the last four years.

[@jayscott5618]

Just look at the different industries especially music. ❤

[@KalibMonday]

😂 so true though. I think it’s more just publicity and popularity but yeah .. kinda.

[@dennisj4945]

Yep Kanye West said he has never read a whole book in his life and he is a billionaire

[@AdamWilliams-rc6qo]

Our most recent election proved that.

[@shoshanas5251]

I would rather be meek, like the Bible says. Strength under control and showing it at the right time. That requires wisdom, discernment & self-control.

[@mr.collins2590]

Best post on this thread so far✅️💯

[@Manlylon]

Ah yes like Christ said "The meek shall inherit the earth."

[@umadbrops4]

Indeed

[@BoreasCastel]

I was nearly lynched by bitter jealous children when I was 11. Jealousy is dangerous, especially to those who don't feel it.

[@Hackedlives65]

Yup. Going through it now

[@jamesdavis3528]

Columbo used to do the same.....great old time tv show from the 70's

[@glowiever]

just one more thing...

[@markwilson4690]

​@@glowiever😂😂😂😂😂

Shop, Columbo, and I have one and only thing in common: messy hair

[@dontump2286]

from the 70s to early 2000's i believe it was the longest running series on tv before the simpsons overtook it.

[@dontump2286]

actually 1968 to 2003 so from 60s to 2000s.

[@OK-wb1dy]

I knew someone like this. She did quite well, because her boss was not threatened by her abilities.

[@annekekramer3835]

I'm someone like this. I have lost several jobs because bosses were threatened by my abilities. However, for the bosses that encouraged critical thinking, I made them millions and I had a lot of fun in those jobs.

[@kevinhkp]

Things are always acting in opposite directions. If you are rich, you don’t want people know you are rich and you dress poor cus there is no need to show off your wealth. On the other side, The poor buy expensive clothes to try to impress people. Smart people no need to show off because people already know they are smart. It was the not so smart people need to impress the others by acting like smart because of their insecurities. It’s all about insecurity at the end.

[@taazaspices7500]

A wise man once told his wife... Absolutely nothing... !!! Because he was a wise man.

[@PhiloNauticaa]

If I would've been married, my wife would've made me delete this comment!

[@zombiemachinery4868]

​@@PhiloNauticaa, never use a would in the if module.

[@borstenpinsel]

But what is it good for?

[@manumaster1990]

a wise man is a not married one in today's time.

[@user-bi9rm2nm3g]

Wise person tells lies that ppl wanna hear.

[@SKF358]

Play dumb. Like Einstein. This video's concept is a high form of people pleasing.

[@Clevelandsteamer324]

People pleasing is going out of your way to fawn. You need to read more. Start with “the disease to please”

[@isj032]

The idea is to maintain an advantage that others are unaware of, an ace in the hole. Another advantage is that people may expose themselves, their natures more readily against an opponent they believe they can easily win against, meanwhile this opponent is more than they appear to be and can take advantage of the aggressors preference for a (perceived) weak victim.

[@smokingcrab2290]

People pleasing is being a doormat. This video teaches not people pleasing, but moreso a sort of social camouflage that enables you to maximize your output. Perspective is key.

[@n.a.7723]

This video is informative to me.

[@hulkar4399]

Was looking for a comment like this. At some points, I agree it was more focused on not offending others and tolerating them by neglecting one's true thoughts. As Dostoyevsky put it: "Tolerance will reach such a level that intelligent people will be banned from thinking so as not to offend the imbeciles."

[@J_Whalelover]

One recurring thing that worked against me for as long as I remember, I cannot stand injustice and I cannot stand people being disrespectful. As hard as I try, I have to respond. It is like my instinct works against me playing dumb/underdog. It worked against me at school and at work. For example, I saw my manager treating a colleague very badly, I stepped up and told him to stop doing that. Ended up me losing my job the same day. I figured out working for myself is the way to go. Now I employ 5 people and try to be as fair as possible. Pay them way above average, am interested in them and try to let them grow. It's like I have to be on top for other people to see my good intentions. Is this familiar to someone else?

[@Concreteshoplife]

Yes. I have the same problem. I hate injustcie, inconsiderate people etc. I always feel like I need to correct them... it is a mistake. I ended up working on my own(jnstead of hiring people) cause I cant take advantage of other people and I'd have to.

[@MJoale]

I agree. And I am working to operate differently. I have come to accept that I am not God, and that every human being can determine and fight for themselves…this has freed me from having to save other people, and placed the tough task of saving myself and changing my life in my own hands. The more I am paying attention to the injustices of the world, I know it means I feel less able to take care of the injustices I experience in my own life. I think there is nothing wrong with what we want to do, but we have to operate that way from positions of power. Become the boss, then change things as you see fit.

[@nitishthaliyil8605]

same problem. Ru an INFJ ?

[@siddharthsharma8940]

​@@nitishthaliyil8605I have the same problem and I'm an ISFP.

[@jeroencornelisse]

Let nothing stop you from being good and doing the right thing.

[@Snowchild410]

I think humility is the key rather than playing “stupid”.

[@jasonneugebauer5310]

Interesting comment on an AI generated video.

[@Yahsom]

Set low expectations, exceed them easily and be praised. Set high expectations, meet them with tiring effort, no one really notices.

[@11lvr11]

It's really wise. I'll write that down

[@JimboSlice-t5i]

For anybody of above intelligence, be cautious doing this. I did this my entire life (not intentionally, just saw me working hard would basically set the bar too high for everybody else and the expectations placed upon me) If you just live life on cruise control, not applying yourself to anything and just not challenging yourself, you *will* become depressed, lazy, and unfocused. You need to force your way through it to get back into the jive and actually applying yourself to a task that requires your full attention.

[@marcharsveld2914]

Never put all your cards on the table...

[@willeel3750]

True, until the end of the hand. Also, let them do the talking. Then you'll know what they know, but they won't know what you know. Or in other words, play your cards close to your chest. There are so many pithy sayings that really have a wealth of wisdom if we really follow the good advice within them. Imagine if the people of the US had just admitted to themselves and each other that there are two sides to every story and had listened to both sides before the election. It would help to end the toxic division that has caused so much trouble in our country. Everyone has his or her own story and usually can contribute something.

[@second_second_]

What if i dont have any card at all? This is getting sadder for me

[@blijebij]

@@second_second_ In that case use your tabe for something more convenient then playing your hand.

[@P55999]

@@second_second_ lol, ask if you can buy one.

[@chrisregister8021]

You could say that playing dumb is a true sign of Genius...

[@tjthrillajaw]

This is what all smart people do just to fucking survive. It's soul wrenching in the end

[@jacobfilby]

Sucks to be you, smarty-pants

@@jacobfilbyYou reveal yourself to be insecure and weak. Sad.

[@aoisora1445]

worst thing was learning my best friend hated me, cause he studied 3 extra hours every night, worked hard as he could then at some point he realized that I was not even trying and was ahead of him, then one day he beat me by 1%, after studying as hard as he could, but he was not happy, because I had not tried and my house burned down that year and I lost a lot of my class work and lost a lot of marks cause of that and in all that he only beat me by 1%... in the end, I actually thought I was stupid because certain people in the family were actual intellectuals versus me who was average among them, and took that as my standard...

[@lafourmiedesbois5901]

There is one world I want to highlight in your comment, ''survive''. Love is the greatest taboo of all, everything truly orbit around one single concept, death, which by extension leads to the instinct of survival, hence self love is the only true love, the instinct of survival, familly, friends, people, are all driven by it, everything else is just an illusion, a distraction.

[@suspiciousstew1169]

@@jacobfilbylmao

[@BlackJesus8463]

“I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.” ― Kurt Cobain

[@TheTrock121]

This is so true. I turned 62 yesterday and wish I had learned this 40 years ago. No matter how gifted you are it is all because of God's grace.

[@christinebeames712]

So is it gods grace that makes people stupid?

[@turolretar]

@@christinebeames712the lack thereof

[@TheTrock121]

@@christinebeames712 That's a better question than you may realize. I'm guessing you mean it either rhetorically or satirically, but just in case you are open minded I will assume you are asking it directly. The answer is - it depends on what you mean by stupid. God's grace does help one to think in terms of eternal rewards. This can be baffling to those who are caught up in the tyranny of the moment. God's grace also humbles the child of God, so their opinions are no longer exalted but are subject to the Word of God. Ultimately, God's grace makes people thankful.

[@suspiciousstew1169]

@@christinebeames712 depends on what you define as stupid. there are other gifts God gives other than intelligence

[@veearya562]

I love to play all day everyday anyway. I don't believe we need to play dumb but just recognize that we are dumb when compared to the knowledge that exists in the universe. After many years of experience, humility is one of the greatest characteristics of any person. I love humble people and even though at times I intentionally speak egotistically and arrogantly, it's mainly for personal amusement. Deep in my heart I strive to be humble because we are all in this together and very few have the answers we need. I believe we have all the answers we need within us and just need to learn to tap into it. Very good video and thank you for sharing!

[@mishka5706]

Playing dumb is a form of dishonesty and manipulation. "playing dumb" is used to gain an advantage or avoid conflict. I rather be open and transparent. Let people to recognize my abilities as a professional as well as a human being. Deception is not in my character.

[@macka534]

True! It's not about taking advantage of someone, but to create benefits for both parties through cooperation.

[@anamnesiser]

The philosphers he talked of were using this method to guide others towards greater awareness, not for manipulative reasons or control. Those men are beyond that IMHO.

[@johnflowers1442]

People tend to show there true feelings towards you, when you play dumb! It definitely has benefits.

[@andreffrosa]

You can do both

[@2bfrank657]

Yeah same.

[@RayWalker-pythonic]

Schopenhauer’s philosophy was suited to a pre-digital society, one without the speed and permanence of today’s social media, where first impressions are preserved for life. In our world, Schopenhauer’s philosophy is proven wrong by examples from Donald Trump to Giorgia Meloni. Once someone appears as lacking self-confidence, it’s almost impossible to change that impression due its lasting stigma. Few are surprised by sudden insights, and society increasingly distrusts academic elitism. In a globally competitive job market, it’s often better to strike boldly with confidence, even if it risks appearing arrogant. To function effectively today, constant self-assurance is essential-playing dumb is not a viable strategy in the digital age.

[@whoooischaseh]

Interesting distinction, thank you.

[@CeresIsABetterPlanetThanPluto]

Couldn't agree more-- the "reluctant leader" that people admire in George Washington is never happening again. Because it only functioned the first time because Washington was one of a handful of viable choices. Wealthy enough, from the right part of the country, without super vocal and polarizing viewpoints , with some military background was realistically only a group of about ten men in 1775 so... not so hard to stand out by being quietly eloquent and six inches taller than the average, even with a pretty mediocre military record . But todayv In a world of infinite choices, self-promotion is the only promotion you're going to get.

[@camouflageartist8897]

Playing dumb was a good strategy in feudal society when the landlord could put people in prison because he was jealous or did not want to have competition. In democracy, people like Trump win because they promote themselves as smart and successful.

[@mehulsharma5228]

Exactly. Visibility is super important. That's why extroverts are more successful.

[@tomsisson660]

Being an intellectual ultimately does not lead to acting superior. Being an intellectual and having wisdom (something altogether different from intellectualism) leads in the end, ultimately, to simplicity of mind and person. Tom Sisson

[@suspiciousstew1169]

Bro a philosopher 😭

[@umadbrops4]

No No you have it misunderstood philosophy is what Tom Sisson does we are imitations. We stand on shoulders. We are not the shoulders nor the giants.

[@jaylebron777]

Wow. Didn't know i was employing these tactics. Interesting. Before, i was "being myself," and it hasnt bode well for me. Life is fascinating

[@FounderSchool]

00:10 Schopenhauer advises achieving success by seemingly playing dumb. 01:10 Embrace strategic inferiority to harness the power of surprise. 02:13 Wisdom lies in knowing when to speak and when to listen. 03:14 Playing dumb can be a smart strategy in communication. 04:12 Managing relationships with bosses requires careful navigation and humility. 05:12 Embrace perceived foolishness for strategic wisdom and knowledge acquisition. 06:10 Embrace humility to foster genuine connections and happiness. 07:14 True humility can be more impactful than flaunting success.

[@CrazyChillDog]

hell yeah, thanks!

[@TheAlexRhodes]

When trying and failing to establish myself at a job I've had to leave, I made some enemies. The one that damaged me the most wasn't even on my radar, he pushed me, acting as a neutral party, finding just the right timing. He played the part well, dumb as a brick, would intentionally waste his time on idiotic tasks that only a small child would entertain, but always stoic, never seemed to get riled up about anything at all, never took off his mask. Parading yourself as someone to be underestimated is a very powerful skill, I learned this lesson on my own skin, so I don't need to watch this video at all, the title is enough.

[@nicholaskearney678]

Keep posting these insightful, well thought and written; masterpieces.

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Thank you! Will do

[@joelthemodelcitizen]

The great philosopher, Norm Macdonald taught me the value of this lesson

[@opsHPC]

When the individual’s mind that is full of wisdom and knowledge is disclosed from the public, it appears his mouth to be closed yet given the right opportunity to speak his mind is apparent and open.

[@bigbang259]

there's many tactics but this one definitely will fail. The best tactic is to be very good at somethings and play fool or be fool at all the other things and let ppl win you at everything but never at the things you choose to be good at. This strategy is much superior

[@titolovely8237]

Yes. They did a study on lion cubs playing together. When the runt lost when wrestling with his bigger siblings he eventually stopped playing with them altogether. When the bigger cubs let the runt win, even only 25% of the time, they played together until adulthood. Humans are the same way. If you don’t let your peers win some they will stop playing the game with you. It’s imperative to allow others to see victory as well

[@WilloxEmmanuelBoakye]

wisdom is rooted in humility.

[@whoooischaseh]

4:30 Never outshine the master

[@JB-qt3wo]

The suggestion from both Schopenhauer and Lao Tzu seems to be "Try not to outshine your opponent until it is your time to strike" Less you simply engender their resentment and cause them to attack you even more forcefully than they already would have. I think people misinterpret the outshine the master quote as simply suggesting "Well I know I'm smarter than or better than the master, but I am just going to trick him into thinking he's better than me" The quote actually speaks to a concept in Zen called "beginners mind" whereby you always maintain an attitude of humility to leave open the door that someone may know something you don't, so as to allow yourself to learn and continue growing. The playing dumb tactic works well in our current culture, where merit is often punished rather than rewarded. To show that you have some innate ability or talent that may put you above your peers will encourage people to put you at a disadvantage, so as to bring about "equitable" outcomes. Millennials have been taught this from a young age. That it isn't fair for someone else to win, and someone else to lose, especially if that win is due to something such as privileged status or innate intelligence. In the 80's through the early 00's, if you were obviously smarter, better looking, more charismatic, and socially better adapted than your peers, you were rewarded handsomely, today it is a different story. If you are good looking, smart, charismatic, it is only because you are unfairly privileged, entitled, arrogant, undeserving, lucky, and probably racist. Therefore, many smart people I know who work for mid-large sized organizations have successfully implemented strategic incompetence, which flies directly in the face of Jordan Peterson's obsession with competence as the only thing that makes you valuable. I believe he seriously overlooks the implications of woke "equity" culture on corporate hierarchies, and downplays the importance of strategy. One Should not be unfamiliar with strategy.

[@whoooischaseh]

@JB-qt3wo I do not recall the author claiming to have based it off "Zen's beginner mind"

[@JB-qt3wo]

@@whoooischaseh It speaks to that concept. In my opinion that is the spirit of the quote. My interpretation may differ, perhaps even from the likes of Robert Greene, etc. However I maintain that is the more nuanced reading.

[@HEX_THA_CONQUEROR777]

48 Laws of Power

[@TarsonTalon]

@@JB-qt3wo What is the point of getting ahead in a society that disgusts you? So you can buy a few more agonizing years of existence? Why is it always us who has to compromise our vision for the future for those who are evil?

[@jekyll4705]

If you want to have a real relationship with another person, this is not a military strategy. After all, real fools don't get respect. I think that treating yourself and others with respect, understanding and a bit of love are the key to good interpersonal relationships. it makes you think about what you say, you don't put yourself above others and you are helpful. It's not about playing stupid, it's about acting like a smart person.

[@ch.saritha78]

there's a book called whispers of manifestation on borlest , and it talks about how using some secret tehniques you can attract almost everything in life it's not some bullshit law of attraction, it's the real deal

[@christinevandenberg8]

Ty❤

[@carlotta6208]

​@@christinevandenberg8The whispers of manifestation is not real You go to the website it's a scam.

[@energeiai99]

Scam, Bosnian company

[@TobiasCastillo-f7u]

Things do not work like that

[@camouflageartist8897]

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[@thinkforyourself518]

Im not sure, the approach seems manipulative, so we lose even if victorious and even win over everyone by being liked. The alternative is to actually be humble and be willing to be strong and if you lose, at least you didnt lie, steal, or feign weakness to get ahead. But I do understand, often when Ive given my best others have stolen my ideas, taken the credit, or made me an outcast. Essentially this method is a way to not be eaten in a toxic society.

[@turolretar]

manipulative? This is simply a way to keep peace

[@LastNameOptional-s5k]

"All Warfare is based" - Sun Tzu

[@livondiramerian6999]

To be fair is the path to peace.

[@KalibMonday]

Being kind is better than being right in a lot of situations.. In my opinion..

@@KalibMondayThere is no value in being "right" except the self-congratulatory triumphalism of ego.

[@TarsonTalon]

Mercy is not a sign of weakness, because only the strong can afford it...and I mean that literally. If you are unable to deal with the possible consequences of showing mercy, you can't afford it, and you shouldn't fool yourself into thinking otherwise.

[@kelechi_77]

Ive never gotten the idea of playing dumb, dumbing myself down has always just made people think im actually dumb and then having a superiority complex over me as opposed to if I had just been myself they wouldnt even had those ideas implanted in them

[@suspiciousstew1169]

A wise man once said, “Sometime you gotta pop out and show n****s”

[@thicccrusade2302]

I've done this at work for over a year now. Saying "I don't know" or "can't remember" while quietly quitting have made everything so much easier.

[@BeaHindebars]

I wish I'd been so wise 🥰 retired now

[@robertbradley3320]

This is sad to hear.

[@joentell]

A friend once told me, "Only dumb people try to sound smart." I like that.

[@grzegorzoraczko7729]

In all honesty this sounds like the smartest advice ever.

[@maoman4855]

I really wish I watched this about 15 years ago. I've already learned this video's lessons the hard way.

[@innomind]

Speak only if it improves upon the silence. -Gandhi

[@PhiloNauticaa]

💯

[@AAA9549-w7w]

10/11/ 2024 In the US, no matter what you do, it's either stolen or ridiculed until they find out it's true, then they will take credit for it. Metaphysician

[@joediesen1]

But what if everyone watches this video and then everyone plays dumb?

[@Lyrielonwind]

No one would notice. Everybody will think they fooled others.

[@BertWald-wp9pz]

I think of it as the Columbo principle. 😊

[@doublecheckityt]

For anyone who hasn’t watched Columbo: Please watch Columbo. Excellent show.

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Yeah, I'm about to ask what's columbo, Thank You!

[@alexwejs5595]

@@PhiloNauticaa Columbo is a scuffy cop who says he has forgotten his pencil . He appears like a harmless idiot to those he seeks to destroy.

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Thank you Alex

[@BertWald-wp9pz]

@@alexwejs5595Thanks Alex. I should have explained who Columbo was. Your description is perfect.

[@duncanl2986]

4:05 “At our workplace we often have to manage our bosses” This statement is ironically accurate.

[@afaangrewal1427]

If the loudest one in the room is the weakest one, honesty is not true. It's not the decibels in the something that somebody says that's the most important it's the substance of what is said and whether it's repeated or retained by those with voices of all different volumes.

[@mobeze1221]

This is why smart people drink a lot? They need to act dumb

[@dionmclaughlin3669]

Cool

[@Manlylon]

No I just think you have no personality. Your an anti-social egotist most likely and think you're above people because you have no people skills.

[@Manlylon]

A wise person wouldn't be friends with dumb people.

[@vga-t7m]

be wise they told me. and to use my smarts when it was needed or wanted by myself. and it helped me sail thru life even at my worst downtimes. and then i remembered a saying, fear is the key that when unlocked clears the path for personal furtherance

[@reginalddawson9258]

Thank you for this content at this time.

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@johnmckinley5363]

very nice observations. Georgie from TV series Young Sheldon articulated this beautifully when he said to his boss/father-in-law "I deliberately play dumb cos it gives me the edge"

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Well, the man sells tires more than anyone else in Texas xD

[@Anthony-jr9bq]

Just be you . The REAL YOU!❤

[@drewu9157]

Who's the REAL YOU?

[@KhanShah-s2h]

"When I set among intellectuals , I laugh at them as well as at myself. I got mad due to excessive thinking , Iam exhausted because of searching, but I came to this conclusion that I don't know anything. But I keep going and going , Iam always moving forward, and finally I will reach a destination." Ghani

[@MsGinSling]

Planting ideas in the minds of older people so they think those thoughts are theirs.....i don't know whether to laugh or cry

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Well, try it for once!

[@IAMinfiniteandfree.]

Too many people promote manipulation and playing God in others lives. And are proud of being arrogant and deceitful. In this world most things are upside down. Being honost and truthful is hated. Lying, cheating and manipulating others is seen as smart and honorable.

[@SteveR-h6h]

Always wondered ... how DOES one "plant" an idea in someone else's mind? For me, it's always been asking the right question at the right time. Maybe that's what's behind "When the student is ready, the teacher will appear."

[@An_Urban_monk]

The quote at 1:05 is intriguing. Schopenhauer assumes that there is in fact an opponent. Same thing the with Lao tzu quote after. There is a fundamental presupposition here that there is some kind of battle, war, conflict intrinsic to all interactions. Is this a wise or valid assumption? If not how dramatically does it change our worldview and the limited outcomes possible due to assuming everyone is our enemy? Moreover, how is “playing dumb” not a kind of deception, manipulation, and narcissism? It certainly isn't humility. What if you were just yourself and because yourself is humble, full of integrity, honest, kind, compassionate, full of joy and peace and was genuine, authentic and winsome? In this scenario there would be no victim or opponent, no loser, no battle no deception for the sake of self advancement.

[@higherpowerlifting5065]

In considering your question I look to the natural world of the animal kingdom. I don’t see any creatures able to survive without strategy by simply being themselves and trusting it will work out. To say this will be enough for humans is to say there is a fundamental difference between animals and man and man is under a different and far more favorable set of pressures to adapt. If you’re talking about transcendence and simply not participating in competition then yes, humans have the luxury of not really competing and still being able to survive.

[@FranciscoQuinonez-tb7wv]

Who said I was playing? No, I promise. I’m actually dumb. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@PhiloNauticaa]

All I'm seeing is smart!!!!

[@kabza3142]

😂😂😂😂not me

[@peanbean1973]

I use to be so incredibly sharp but after building up my life and doing so well. Getting destroyed by idiots. Repeat. It just wore me out. Im like a loner now. Just helping myself to become someone who takes all Control. It's tough. Cause to actually help this world you will be hated

[@jonasarneson9702]

Can confirm. When i realized this it took me just a few years from being a teacher to become the principal for the local school.

[@bossytruthy1573]

I love that😂😂😂

[@ashtonarmstrong3082]

Being smart or hardworking only gets you more work/responsibilities. While others do nothing and get paid the same as you. They may even get promoted just because they are buddy buddy with management. Learned after 10 years in my profession it is better to play ignorant than admit anything. Honesty gets you in trouble in this world.

[@redguard1607]

It depends on genetics and choices.

[@jeremyhofmann7034]

Uh, yeah - this is what I do, PLAY dumb…heh heh. Definitely acting over here.

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Good job!

[@Welcometomyworld4754]

Just speaking to the element of surprise in my own life experience. I have always been short, and a little overweight, and while you would think that would always be nothing but a disadvantage when it came to playing sports, I always found the opposite to be true. Being short and overweight always led to more opportunities for me on the court because people wouldn't be taking me seriously as a result of my height and weight. But I was always ready to surprise people and be dropping buckets on fools!!

[@summersunriseyoga]

I’m glad that I watched this. Schopenhauer’s mother told him well - the world outside the classroom is difficult and unfair. It takes some skill to navigate social situations.

[@WealthyChronicle]

Schopenhauer really had some mind-blowing insights. Playing weak to surprise your opponents? Masterclass in strategy. 🧠🔥

[@andrzejpec4886]

Magnificent narration, thank you!!

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Thanks for listening

[@jdking7665]

This worked for me as a child when I didn’t understand society. Trying to find my way through the people that were confident. I’ve done very good since then. But I didn’t know what I was doing as a child until I watched this. Maybe I wasn’t a fool. Just humble. However now I’m confident but that could be wisdom from paying attention to the details by listening quietly.

[@dd032894]

Life’s too short to be playing games and pretending to be something you’re not

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Please Watch the video again. You misunderstood the whole concept!

[@dd032894]

@ I get the concept. Analyze a situation put up a fake attitude or position to gain an advantage or outcome. If we lived 500 yrs that would be great, but we have at most 50 good yrs. No one has time for that at the plebeian levels

[@crnacpanker]

Doesn't mean you have to accept it as a rule or guidance but excellent strategy when you need one. I somehow got this concept myself a few years ago and use it occasionally at work, not because someone told me but from my personal life experience (44 years old).

[@dd032894]

@ you’re not that important leave that kind of mental work to the elite. You saying most things you feel won’t effect your life either way

[@crnacpanker]

@@dd032894 you are unable to even reply properly to a person yet know who am I. You don't get this video, probably because you don't need to pretend you are stupid.

[@JamesJewell-jy8tk]

If you are quiet, but intelligent, people ignore you. and give their attention to someone who is loud.

[@teddyknight4762]

Pretty good stuff, wow

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Thank You!

[@sh1zukaapple257]

I cant believe I’ve been doing some of this things, and I didn’t knew much about this ppl. Human nature and mentality is truly amazing.

[@iga279]

If you play dumb in an office environment you’ll never get promoted.

[@luckymel7335]

That’s not necessarily a bad thing

[@ranjithanura520]

In Sri Lanka you can.

[@fathimairfan7254]

That is the goal for me. I dont want to get promoted to a supervisor role.

[@CindySorenson-r4m]

To be humble allows one to be viewed by their peers & coworkers as a sort of community super-weapon. They're much more open to listening to what you have to say.

[@nonexistence7986]

Subbed bro 👊 Keep it up, this channel will grow

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Thank You. Keep Supporting!

[@dxterwolf]

I personally dislike people who hide their smartness more then people who dont. People who act dumb but aren't is very easy tell especially in a work environment or school or a community. They seem deceitful and disingenuous.

[@hongkongkev3941]

Embody humility ❤

[@alexdelarge2095]

Anyone smart (such as myself) already knows you shouldn't brag about your knowledge or abilities, least of all when people might misunderstand.

[@itsforsab7]

This is GOLD

[@atashakgem]

Great content 👍🏻👏🙌🏻

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Thank you 🙌

[@stephenpayne1986]

Imagine disrespecting the master who trained you and still not knowing all he knows.

[@brandneu6439]

0:15 You dont even know how to write his name so what could I learn from you concerning Schopenhauer?

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Haha, i never get his spell right, how Dumb of me! But you can learn anyways.

[@suzannahjames5264]

That’s humility!

[@nancyprescott102]

Someone who shuts off their mind because of a misspelled name is truly someone who will never learn.

[@pujanprajapati3900]

​@@PhiloNauticaait actually worked but not for me

[@brandneu6439]

@@nancyprescott102 This overgeneralisation does not make you sound as wise as intended- it's more like the opposite.

[@QuotesWithBenefits]

Schopenhauer’s strategy of ‘playing dumb’ reminds me of the saying: 'Speak less, listen more, and let your actions do the talking.' 🤫 Plato's wisdom perfectly complements this-'Wise men speak because they have something to say; fools because they have to say something.' A fascinating reminder that humility and timing can be our greatest strengths. 🌟

[@james.morris247]

Love this.Great video

[@PhiloNauticaa]

Thanks so much!

[@turntup260]

Socratic questioning is one of the best tools for respectful communication when there's disagreement or errors of thought, without appearing preachy. It guides rather than forces.

[@Nomsa-pb5pb]

I like what I hear here

[@TheChapeaumelon1]

When I appear weak, it seems to attract people who think they can attack me. And wjen I defend myself efficiently, they throw a tantrum. "Come on too strong and they will test you. Come on too meek, and they will eat you up" That's my experience...

[@andrewoliver7991]

If you are intelligent, it cannot be hidden. If you are stupid, it is impossible to appear intelligent. An intelligent person can never play the fool.

[@Kindacutehuh]

How would you know?

[@lejhand2067]

😂 intelligent people have won wars by playing the fool.

[@Dave-um7mw]

That's why wise people play the fool, not intelligent people.

[@turolretar]

Exactly. Only a fool can be a fool, any other notion is simply illogical

[@ajsctech8249]

Yes, knowing when to speak is a wise skill and knowing when to improve the situation. By listening more than speaking to everyone your colleagues reveals many weaknesses in opponents and colleagues.

[@rakeshkumaryadav5730]

Don't tell everyone..........

[@DEricTodd]

Love this. I think I've stumbled upon this type of behavior without having the words to explain it, so this was very enlightening.

[@Mylifedoc-lg6dp]

Hello.... How are you ? Where are you from ? Nice content...

[@Me-ke6sm]

Arthur Schopenhauer: “The loudest one in the room, is the weakest one in the room.” Robin Williams: 😅