Must one have a serious and sober disposition in order to be intelligent?

Question

Is it a necessary prerequisite?

Does being jovial / lighthearted have an effect on ones intelligence?

Thanks Evryone.

Answer 1

No, nothing to deal with, read this definition is really good:
Intelligence is a property of mind that encompasses many related mental abilities, such as the capacities to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend ideas and language, and learn. In common parlance, the term smart, metaphorically used is frequently the synonym of situational and behavioral (i.e. observed and context dependent) intelligence.

Although many regard the concept of intelligence as having a much broader scope, for example in cognitive science and computer science, in some schools of psychology, the study of intelligence generally regards this trait as distinct from creativity, personality, character, or wisdom.

Answer 2

Don't be silly! :-) Clowns and sober-sides alike share an equal opportunity for genius.

Take George Carlin, noted comedian and famous curmudgeon...idiot or genius? Funny or serious?
Then there's noted scientist and astronomer, Carl Sagan. Very serious, dry demeanor and simplistic way of speaking, almost idiotic. Genius? Not?

Intelligence crosses the border from droll to delighted easily and often. However, human nature being what it is, there is the occasional brush with the opposing force of intellect, wherein the brilliant teacher finds himself having -as comedian Carlos Mencia might say- a "Dee Dee Dee" moment of utter stupidity and, similarly, a moment may come in the dimwit's life where a random idea brings on a clarity of intelligence bordering on the holy. But these are exceptions.

Have a great day!

Answer 3

Absolutely not! An excellent sense of humour and wit is a sign of high intelligence. An intelligent person knows when to be serious & sober & when to be jovial/lighthearted.

Answer 4

That is a great question.

On the contrary, intelligent people generally have an easy going attitude. It may be because they are confident of tackling any situation as it arises. I have yet to come across a truly intelligent person who is hard working or who appears to be thinking or doing anything seriously. In my experience, they do look callous and careless as though nothing at all matters. That may be the reason too why highly intelligent people do not seem to be achievers to the same extent.

Answer 5

Absolutely not. Usually, people who are projecting a "serious" or "sober" appearance are insecure about their intelligence and attempting to mask their inadequacies.

All the brilliant people I know have a wicked sense of humor. All the good jokes require intelligence. It's a no-brainer.

Answer 6

That's sort of a stereotype...that in order to be intelligent you have to act a certain way.


Intelligent people come in a variety of packages.


Though they do tend to all have their own little quirks. They're usually seen as strange or eccentric by others.

This however doesn't mean they are outcasts and don't get a long.

Answer 7

No, it is not necessary, in fact I believe that a tremendous amount of intelligence evolves from being different and not serious and thinking out of the box.

Answer 8

Depends on your standards for defining 'intelligence'.

But there isn't such a chasm between the terms above.

It's no accident that academic selection picks out those individuals capable of feeling pleasure for what others deem pain, joy what others call turmoil.

Anyone who's seen the photo of Einstein sticking out his tongue knows what I mean.

Answer 9

Not at all. Actually good sense of humor, for example, is a sign of intelligence. Whoever said that to you might have wanted to be just mean.

Answer 10

Heck no - in fact humor is one of the most consistent indications of intelligent thought in evaluating brain damage or mental retardation.