I need someone to exchange my thoughts with. However, I haven't met anyone "deep" or remotely intellectual...

Question

Sometimes, I feel like I'm going insane. Online forums and chat rooms are way too impersonal. How does one cope/function with this problem? It makes me want to withdrawal from social interactions even more. Everyone I've encountered has either looked at me funny or is unable to grasp complex concepts. AAAAARRGGGHHH!

Answer 1

ignorance is bliss, intelligence is a curse, and you've realized you're surrounded by idiots. Welcome to the club.

Answer 2

I'm not sure why, but I think the internet is a sort of fantasy for people, that is seperated from their more "real" lives. This in itself throws a good chunk of what I see online out with the trash. The other thing I've noticed is that rather than replacing some old information with the new, a lot of people adopt new ideas and alter them to fit an already permanent train of thought. This often completely changes the new information, and when combined with the fantasy role, can greatly complicate any online communication, as much of what they read is not what has been typed. It's a self-inflicted failure to comprehend. Hear no evil, see no evil; to put it more simply.

Add this to a lacking education, or a slower mind than yours and conversation in any meaningful way is terminated before it even begins.

Don't give up though. It is always better to speak than be silent. Though most people disagree with me on many issues, I do not let that hinder the expression of my thoughts and ideas. For even though my message may not settle in every mind that reads it, it was nonetheless there for a moment, and the reader was forced to reassert their beliefs. This usually is an instinctual response, and not an actual debate within their own minds, but it still has some value to me.

Answer 3

You can't be serious bro! Unable to grasp complex concepts???

Oh, if only we could all be as smart as you.

Why don't you go to some of my answers, that is some of my legitimate answers, I put a lot of guff out there, and then when you run into a truly complex concept, and don't have a freakin' clue how to even begin to delve into it, then come back to me with your problem.

Read my very last answer before this one if you like, about the distinction between challenges and issues.

Often, whenever people think that they're thinking is so complex and they just can't find anyone to interact with, it is a reflection that their thoughts have become excessively introspective and having retreated into the irrelevant imaginations of their own minds they have come up with all kinds of winding passages of thought that are actually totally in error, and as a result they run into people who don't "understand" their "complexity" because those people live real lives with real jobs in the real world and see the real practical implications of much of the stupidity that arises from the introspective mind.

They may not be able to track down your introspective imaginations and show you conclusively the stupidity of it all, but they do immediately see you as a person operating on the outside of reality.

That is a person confined to their own imaginary place in his or her mind.

Get real bro and find something into which to channel energy, like exercise, sports, etc. etc. etc.

I have an IQ of 148 and I can think some highly nuanced thoughts, but I know that I am at my healthiest when I am just functioning normally within the confines of my physical form and channelling energy into some aggressive physical activity.

You need to get out of your mind and into the being that you are.

Tell me what is more impress, a nerd, or a Grizzly Bear.

Obviously the Grizzly Bear. You should strive to be more like the Grizzly Bear, who functions with power and dominion in his world.

Animals don't know what it is to be handicapped by thought, so they are extremely effective at actions.

The most effective being is a man like Napolean, or Alexander, or George Washington, or William Wallace, etc. etc. etc.

Men who had the strength to act resolutely and the the intellectual ability to refine their actions to the moment of absolute understanding and efficacy.

Quit wallowing in your oh so complex thoughts and start doing some real sh*t.

Answer 4

The wisdom of man is foolishness to God. When you think your just too smart for everyone, there's always someone that comes along and proves you wrong. Try just a little bit of humility on for a change and you'll find that there are all kinds of nice conversations going on all around you. Listening goes a long way as well!

Answer 5

I think you're writing off a lot by saying this. There are many ways to be an intellectual. To simply say that you're deep and intellectual and most other people aren't is quite ignorant.

http://www.professorlamp.com/ed/TAG/7_Intelligences.html

Reevaluate, find out more, and try to see things from a different perspective before you judge people so harshly.

If you keep up with that attitude you'll end up becoming an elitist.. or worse... Emo.

~ Mike

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Upon closer inspection of the previous questions m_diddy04 has asked.. It appears that there may not be a living being in the universe that is capable of keeping up with his particular "deep intellectual" needs.

"Dude, why can't my dime buy me a dime bag? I'm ssssoooo upset!!!?" - m_diddy04

"Should Alex Trebek wrap Ken Jennings up in cellophane wrap and roll him off a cliff into a patch of cacti?"- m_diddy04

"What is so great about Ann Arbor, MI? I just can't see it.?"- m_diddy04

"Why are strawberries named strawberries if they're not composed of straw?" - m_diddy04

"Someone told me I looked like Rick Moranis. He's sexy, right?"- m_diddy04

"What city is good to live in downriver, or Southeast Michigan? Looking for inexpensive real estate.?"- m_diddy04

"Is it true that Jewish men have bigger units because they're the chosen people?"- m_diddy04

And my personal Favorite...........

"Sometimes I wear my grandmother's underwear, it makes me feel pretty, is that abnormal?"- m_diddy04

Answer 6

Hmm,

People in Universities often are more interested in intellectual conversations (although not all of them are, and many people not in University are very smart). You could perhaps join some groups at a local University.

Or, talk to interesting looking people at book readings, or public lectures.

Or, maybe you have already met some thoughtful people. They might look at you funny because it seems a bit early in the friendship to dive into debates. You know, sometimes people like to be a bit casual at first.

Don't give up hope. Their are plenty of interesting people out there.

Answer 7

what concepts? throw some out there and maybe you'll get a response, maybe you're taking crazy pills like mugatu! think about this: evil isn't the opposite of good it's the abscense of it, therefore good is a dominant quality, the perfect example of good would be God, so God exists because people reflect good more than evil. i don't know, i tried.

Answer 8

I guess that depends on your concept of deep, intellectual and what a complex concept is. Probably also on your age and education. What do you think?
Shamus

Answer 9

Well, I checked your profile and some of the questions and answers you have posted here and you you are rather unimpressive. I would suggest playing Everquest, World of Warcraft or some other MMO to find people as pseudo intellectual as you to boost your morale. Have a nice day.

Answer 10

This is my 2600th answer!!

I know what you mean. I'm in West Virginia, which has the lowest rate of college graduates of all the states. It is hard for me to find people who even have college degrees!

I'll be watching for answers to your question.

Answer 11

Hey I tried to have intellectual talks with you before! Sorry I am not as smart as you apparently! waaah!! m_diddy thinks I am dumb LOL