Is it simply sloth? Is there a hereditary cap on intelligence? What is it? Why are people so incredibly stupid?
2006-11-01 23:01:56 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
The reason I asked is because I don't know. I didn't say that I am so smart, and one doesn't need to be to realize that people in general are just barely better than retarded.
2006-11-01 23:10:01 · update #1
People are nurtured on a diet of information based on a Disney style interpretation of the truth. They are not stupid, they just don`t look for alternative versions of reality. media manipulation and an education system that encourages you to accept the official version of events does not help a person become intelectually independent. It suppresses free thought. Trust me i`ve worked the system. It is fundamentally flawed.
2006-11-01 23:19:00 · answer #1 · answered by dingdong 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is an interesting question. Rather than being angered over it, one must be understanding. Just think of the numbers. Most people think they have above average intelligence Mathematically, that just doesn't work out. People with above average intelligence are a minority. The majority are average to below average intelligence.
There is nothing more dangerous than a person with mediocre intelligence who believes they are above average. True wisdom is not obtained until a person realizes they understand nothing.
2006-11-02 08:02:31 · answer #2 · answered by Overt Operative 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Many people ARE lazy, or blinded by emotion rather than reason. And indeed many may not know the facts and/or have not developed their intellectual skills.
But my real answer as to why people are so stupid is that God has a sense of humor. :)
2006-11-02 07:34:47 · answer #3 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intelligent people don't view the world or other people in it in terms of "black vs. white." They also don't generalize about other people and interpret events from a polarized perspective.
2006-11-02 10:08:13 · answer #4 · answered by cheyennetomahawk 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stupid, uninformed or lazy?
People who search out the facts are not stupid. People who do not search out the facts are lazy. People who search out the facts, know the truth, deny the facts and the truth aren't necessarilly stupid but they certainly look like it.
2006-11-02 07:11:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because they are taught to be, or is it they are not being taught to be, or maybe, they are not being taught to be smart in our schools. Of course, some are just lazy and some would not know the difference.
2006-11-02 07:47:07 · answer #6 · answered by just the facts 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I don't get it: damn!
I just dropped ice-cream on my shirt.
Not everyone is born with a mind like Stephen Hawkin.
Determination and willingness to learn are vital to development.
2006-11-02 07:09:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
why are people stupid?
first, let us find out who is stupid and what does a stupid do.
stupid people dont go to school, they stay at home, watch tv, eating potato chips and sleep and be stupid. those are the stupid people. what do they do? stupid things. of coz, stupid people do stupid things. easy like ABC, there you go.
2006-11-02 07:10:55 · answer #8 · answered by kachengz 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By whos standard? Yours?
2006-11-02 07:10:17 · answer #9 · answered by mark g 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey dude what is your Q has to do with politics and government.... is it a hidden purpose Q which you keep only for yourself.
I think this answers your Q.... ;)-
2006-11-02 07:11:38 · answer #10 · answered by A.G.H 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋