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Interesting reference "quite bright" I wonder why intelligence needs to come into it at all.? I sometimes lack confidence in sharing my own thoughts because I worry about how I express myself and whether I'm being judged by people I see as more intelligent or articulate. But that doesn't mean I don't have something valuable to say. I wonder if this could link into why lots of people may view a post but maybe like me struggle with the confidence to respond.

I find that's a profound aspect, that I personally experience as somewhat of a gloomy theme underneath discussions involving the bright and intelligent, and would be curious of articles about it. (Not saying that this is the exact intent of the reply nor the original post, as I find it hard to decode it.) 

Here are some related list of reasons I usually consider implied on those discussions:

• Intelligence somewhat linked to economic value (not human value);
• Some people feel lonely and are intelligent search for those alike;
• We metaphorically conceptualise "intellect is up/valuable", "mundane is down/boring/not valuable";

I have a strong reaction usually to the word, so I didn't dare to comment originally, but also suspect this personally-rejected view isn't how most people here relate to it.

What I fear is that the history of intelligence is closely linked to eugenics (and certainly didn't favour us), and to people aiming for a master race (which are all over the media now).

I've usually been classed as dumb or smart, and always wondered why. My most precious part, if any, is to aim to be compassionate, intelligence if I have any, should be serving compassion and curiosity but not the three aspects listed above.

A more personal, maybe weird aspect, is that I have had often communication with my dog which seems to be quite profound, even if not about mathemathics. A kind of way of understanding suffering.

I always liked the story that Pythagoras talked to plants and animals.

And I guess that's how I wish to find it.

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Disclaimer: This is just a very personal take and by no means mean it dogmatically.

I find that's a profound aspect, that I personally experience as somewhat of a gloomy theme underneath discussions involving the bright and intelligent, and would be curious of articles about it. (Not saying that this is the exact intent of the reply nor the original post, as I find it hard to decode it.) 

Here are some related list of reasons I usually consider implied on those discussions:

• Intelligence somewhat linked to economic value (not human value);
• Some people feel lonely and are intelligent search for those alike;
• We metaphorically conceptualise "intellect is up/valuable", "mundane is down/boring/not valuable";

I have a strong reaction usually to the word, so I didn't dare to comment originally, but also suspect this personally-rejected view isn't how most people here relate to it.

What I fear is that the history of intelligence is closely linked to eugenics (and certainly didn't favour us), and to people aiming for a master race (which are all over the media now).

I've usually been classed as dumb or smart, and always wondered why. My most precious part, if any, is to aim to be compassionate, intelligence if I have any, should be serving compassion and curiosity but not the three aspects listed above.

A more personal, maybe weird aspect, is that I have had often communication with my dog which seems to be quite profound, even if not about mathemathics. A kind of way of understanding suffering.

I always liked the story that Pythagoras talked to plants and animals.

And I guess that's how I wish to find it.

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Disclaimer: This is just a very personal take and by no means mean it dogmatically.

emanningis said:

My most precious part, if any, is to aim to be compassionate, intelligence if I have any, should be serving compassion and curiosity

I was heartened to read this, emanningis . I have that viewpoint in common with you.