What to Give the Guy Who Knows Everything?
When we wish smart guys well, it’s easy to worry the good things won’t come to him… This post is about what to do with worrisome wishes, and why.
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Knowledge Lowers Confidence
Self-confidence (confidence in what you are and are not) requires hard-won wisdom. Not knowledge. Knowledge is great, but only certain parts of us hold parts of our knowledge, e.g. the parts of you that were able to sit up in class and pay attention know alcohol makes humans stupid. Other parts, like the ones that … Read more
Odd Odds for the Odd Man Out
If your IQ sets you apart by making you waaaaay less interested in mundane topics than most folks, that can be tremendously isolating. Or if the intensity with which you engage outshines/outpaces/outdoes that of others, that can be isolating, too… But probably the most isolating side-effect of big brainz is your potential. Living with more … Read more
