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03 Nov 2013, 5:15 pm
You want to hang out with know-it-alls? Really? 
I agree with shadetree...you don't wanna go out with a know-it-all...unless you're that type yourself and think you belong to a small bunch of people who convince themselves they're superior to everyone else, because of their rigid "logical" thinking. That type is unimaginative, uncreative, and ironically closed-off to more knowledge.
I know one who dresses really well, and he's good-looking...and I can't stand him. Why? Because he has the mindset that others are below him and stupid, which makes him highly unattractive.
03 Nov 2013, 5:24 pm
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03 Nov 2013, 5:31 pm
smudge wrote:
You want to hang out with know-it-alls? Really?
I agree with shadetree...you don't wanna go out with a know-it-all...unless you're that type yourself and think you belong to a small bunch of people who convince themselves they're superior to everyone else, because of their rigid "logical" thinking. That type is unimaginative, uncreative, and ironically closed-off to more knowledge.
I know one who dresses really well, and he's good-looking...and I can't stand him. Why? Because he has the mindset that others are below him and stupid, which makes him highly unattractive.
I agree with shadetree...you don't wanna go out with a know-it-all...unless you're that type yourself and think you belong to a small bunch of people who convince themselves they're superior to everyone else, because of their rigid "logical" thinking. That type is unimaginative, uncreative, and ironically closed-off to more knowledge.
I know one who dresses really well, and he's good-looking...and I can't stand him. Why? Because he has the mindset that others are below him and stupid, which makes him highly unattractive.
This world must be almost ideal for you. One key difference between geniuses and idiots is that genius is very rare.
03 Nov 2013, 5:40 pm
03 Nov 2013, 5:43 pm
Thelibrarian wrote:
smudge wrote:
You want to hang out with know-it-alls? Really?
I agree with shadetree...you don't wanna go out with a know-it-all...unless you're that type yourself and think you belong to a small bunch of people who convince themselves they're superior to everyone else, because of their rigid "logical" thinking. That type is unimaginative, uncreative, and ironically closed-off to more knowledge.
I know one who dresses really well, and he's good-looking...and I can't stand him. Why? Because he has the mindset that others are below him and stupid, which makes him highly unattractive.
I agree with shadetree...you don't wanna go out with a know-it-all...unless you're that type yourself and think you belong to a small bunch of people who convince themselves they're superior to everyone else, because of their rigid "logical" thinking. That type is unimaginative, uncreative, and ironically closed-off to more knowledge.
I know one who dresses really well, and he's good-looking...and I can't stand him. Why? Because he has the mindset that others are below him and stupid, which makes him highly unattractive.
This world must be almost ideal for you. One key difference between geniuses and idiots is that genius is very rare.
See?
You just went and confirmed that stereotype. Get over yourself mate.
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03 Nov 2013, 5:50 pm
smudge wrote:
Thelibrarian wrote:
smudge wrote:
You want to hang out with know-it-alls? Really?
I agree with shadetree...you don't wanna go out with a know-it-all...unless you're that type yourself and think you belong to a small bunch of people who convince themselves they're superior to everyone else, because of their rigid "logical" thinking. That type is unimaginative, uncreative, and ironically closed-off to more knowledge.
I know one who dresses really well, and he's good-looking...and I can't stand him. Why? Because he has the mindset that others are below him and stupid, which makes him highly unattractive.
I agree with shadetree...you don't wanna go out with a know-it-all...unless you're that type yourself and think you belong to a small bunch of people who convince themselves they're superior to everyone else, because of their rigid "logical" thinking. That type is unimaginative, uncreative, and ironically closed-off to more knowledge.
I know one who dresses really well, and he's good-looking...and I can't stand him. Why? Because he has the mindset that others are below him and stupid, which makes him highly unattractive.
This world must be almost ideal for you. One key difference between geniuses and idiots is that genius is very rare.
See?
You just went and confirmed that stereotype. Get over yourself mate.
A stereotype is something that is true frequently enough to form an easily discernible pattern, but is not always true. Having said that, just which stereotype did I confirm?
03 Nov 2013, 5:53 pm
Thelibrarian wrote:
smudge wrote:
Thelibrarian wrote:
smudge wrote:
You want to hang out with know-it-alls? Really?
I agree with shadetree...you don't wanna go out with a know-it-all...unless you're that type yourself and think you belong to a small bunch of people who convince themselves they're superior to everyone else, because of their rigid "logical" thinking. That type is unimaginative, uncreative, and ironically closed-off to more knowledge.
I know one who dresses really well, and he's good-looking...and I can't stand him. Why? Because he has the mindset that others are below him and stupid, which makes him highly unattractive.
I agree with shadetree...you don't wanna go out with a know-it-all...unless you're that type yourself and think you belong to a small bunch of people who convince themselves they're superior to everyone else, because of their rigid "logical" thinking. That type is unimaginative, uncreative, and ironically closed-off to more knowledge.
I know one who dresses really well, and he's good-looking...and I can't stand him. Why? Because he has the mindset that others are below him and stupid, which makes him highly unattractive.
This world must be almost ideal for you. One key difference between geniuses and idiots is that genius is very rare.
See?
You just went and confirmed that stereotype. Get over yourself mate.
A stereotype is something that is true frequently enough to be a pattern, but is not always the case. Having said that, just which stereotype did I confirm?
You were making out that idiocy was common and that therefore the world must be almost ideal for me. Seeing everyone else as an idiot is what a lot of intellects make out. They do it to belittle others just to boost their own ego.
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03 Nov 2013, 6:01 pm
smudge wrote:
Thelibrarian wrote:
smudge wrote:
Thelibrarian wrote:
smudge wrote:
You want to hang out with know-it-alls? Really?
I agree with shadetree...you don't wanna go out with a know-it-all...unless you're that type yourself and think you belong to a small bunch of people who convince themselves they're superior to everyone else, because of their rigid "logical" thinking. That type is unimaginative, uncreative, and ironically closed-off to more knowledge.
I know one who dresses really well, and he's good-looking...and I can't stand him. Why? Because he has the mindset that others are below him and stupid, which makes him highly unattractive.
I agree with shadetree...you don't wanna go out with a know-it-all...unless you're that type yourself and think you belong to a small bunch of people who convince themselves they're superior to everyone else, because of their rigid "logical" thinking. That type is unimaginative, uncreative, and ironically closed-off to more knowledge.
I know one who dresses really well, and he's good-looking...and I can't stand him. Why? Because he has the mindset that others are below him and stupid, which makes him highly unattractive.
This world must be almost ideal for you. One key difference between geniuses and idiots is that genius is very rare.
See?
You just went and confirmed that stereotype. Get over yourself mate.
A stereotype is something that is true frequently enough to be a pattern, but is not always the case. Having said that, just which stereotype did I confirm?
You were making out that idiocy was common and that therefore the world must be almost ideal for me. Seeing everyone else as an idiot is what a lot of intellects make out. They do it to belittle others just to boost their own ego.
Sir, was not the point of your original comment that you find intelligent people--those who you referred to as "know-it-alls"--to be insufferable?
It is a statistical fact that high intelligence is less common than low intelligence. As such, I simply stated a fact. How you deal with it is a personal matter.
Finally, I would add that if you enjoy the Internet, thank those "know-it-alls". Neither the Internet nor computers were invented by know-nothings. I would add that a disproportionate number of those know-it-alls were very intelligent aspies--the group commonly referred to as computer geeks. It seems to me that you ought to be grateful for know-it-alls.
03 Nov 2013, 6:17 pm
Thelibrarian wrote:
Sir, was not the point of your original comment that you find intelligent people--those who you referred to as "know-it-alls"--to be insufferable?
It is a statistical fact that high intelligence is less common than low intelligence. As such, I simply stated a fact. How you deal with it is a personal matter.
Finally, I would add that if you enjoy the Internet, thank those "know-it-alls". Neither the Internet nor computers were invented by know-nothings.
It is a statistical fact that high intelligence is less common than low intelligence. As such, I simply stated a fact. How you deal with it is a personal matter.
Finally, I would add that if you enjoy the Internet, thank those "know-it-alls". Neither the Internet nor computers were invented by know-nothings.
Perhaps I wrongly worded my post. I have no quibbles with intellects. I just don't like know-it-alls, which in my experience, often seems to be a trait with intellects. I'm sorry if it appeared that I was criticising all intellects. I actually find intelligence, along with open-mindedness and modesty, highly attractive.
Perhaps it is just that I have a biased view of intellects, as the ones who brag about it I suppose are more likely to stand out.
I am not a Sir...I'm a Ma'am.
03 Nov 2013, 6:29 pm
smudge wrote:
Thelibrarian wrote:
Sir, was not the point of your original comment that you find intelligent people--those who you referred to as "know-it-alls"--to be insufferable?
It is a statistical fact that high intelligence is less common than low intelligence. As such, I simply stated a fact. How you deal with it is a personal matter.
Finally, I would add that if you enjoy the Internet, thank those "know-it-alls". Neither the Internet nor computers were invented by know-nothings.
It is a statistical fact that high intelligence is less common than low intelligence. As such, I simply stated a fact. How you deal with it is a personal matter.
Finally, I would add that if you enjoy the Internet, thank those "know-it-alls". Neither the Internet nor computers were invented by know-nothings.
Perhaps I wrongly worded my post. I have no quibbles with intellects. I just don't like know-it-alls, which in my experience, often seems to be a trait with intellects. I'm sorry if it appeared that I was criticising all intellects. I actually find intelligence, along with open-mindedness and modesty, highly attractive.
Perhaps it is just that I have a biased view of intellects, as the ones who brag about it I suppose are more likely to stand out.
I am not a Sir...I'm a Ma'am.
Shouldn't have told him that, now he will Really talk down to you. Unless he thinks you are The Queen...
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03 Nov 2013, 6:31 pm
smudge wrote:
Thelibrarian wrote:
Sir, was not the point of your original comment that you find intelligent people--those who you referred to as "know-it-alls"--to be insufferable?
It is a statistical fact that high intelligence is less common than low intelligence. As such, I simply stated a fact. How you deal with it is a personal matter.
Finally, I would add that if you enjoy the Internet, thank those "know-it-alls". Neither the Internet nor computers were invented by know-nothings.
It is a statistical fact that high intelligence is less common than low intelligence. As such, I simply stated a fact. How you deal with it is a personal matter.
Finally, I would add that if you enjoy the Internet, thank those "know-it-alls". Neither the Internet nor computers were invented by know-nothings.
Perhaps I wrongly worded my post. I have no quibbles with intellects. I just don't like know-it-alls, which in my experience, often seems to be a trait with intellects. I'm sorry if it appeared that I was criticising all intellects. I actually find intelligence, along with open-mindedness and modesty, highly attractive.
Perhaps it is just that I have a biased view of intellects, as the ones who brag about it I suppose are more likely to stand out.
I am not a Sir...I'm a Ma'am.
I hope you understand that smarter people tend to know more than less smart people the same as those with good physiques and reflexes tend to be better athletes than those of us lacking these things. As with being a good athlete, learning is a lot of work. Since it is possible to be very intelligent and ignorant, we should admire those who have worked hard enough to become truly erudite even if we frequently disagree with them.
I do agree with you that being ostentatious--whether it be with money, good looks, or intelligence--is vulgar; a bit of humility is very becoming. But I wouldn't begrudge anybody for having any of these things. The world is inarguable a better place for these people with these qualities even if they don't always use them wisely.
If you don't wish to have your sex confused with male, you might want to portray yourself in a less androgynous, and more feminine, manner. As the French say of the sexes: Vive la difference. Of course, I couch my words as a hypothetical, as it is completely your decision how you wish to present yourself.
Now that we understand one another, I will wish you the best.
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03 Nov 2013, 6:35 pm
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smudge wrote:
Thelibrarian wrote:
Sir, was not the point of your original comment that you find intelligent people--those who you referred to as "know-it-alls"--to be insufferable?
It is a statistical fact that high intelligence is less common than low intelligence. As such, I simply stated a fact. How you deal with it is a personal matter.
Finally, I would add that if you enjoy the Internet, thank those "know-it-alls". Neither the Internet nor computers were invented by know-nothings.
It is a statistical fact that high intelligence is less common than low intelligence. As such, I simply stated a fact. How you deal with it is a personal matter.
Finally, I would add that if you enjoy the Internet, thank those "know-it-alls". Neither the Internet nor computers were invented by know-nothings.
Perhaps I wrongly worded my post. I have no quibbles with intellects. I just don't like know-it-alls, which in my experience, often seems to be a trait with intellects. I'm sorry if it appeared that I was criticising all intellects. I actually find intelligence, along with open-mindedness and modesty, highly attractive.
Perhaps it is just that I have a biased view of intellects, as the ones who brag about it I suppose are more likely to stand out.
I am not a Sir...I'm a Ma'am.
Shouldn't have told him that, now he will Really talk down to you. Unless he thinks you are The Queen...
How do you know I'm going to talk down to anybody? I think the reason you liberals are so abhorred with stereotypes is that you are so poor at doing them. And this is proof.
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