2007-01-27 12:34:07 · 11 answers · asked by henry j 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
It could help you by breaking out of the mold of conformist thinking. It will isolate you in some areas, particularly if your thinking is too radical or different. Intelligent may bring you closer to discovering yourself and humanity. Intelligent is a double-edged sword, it will clean your eyes, but may also cause you to be ostracized.
2007-01-27 12:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by An In-House Rock Band 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe that it would actually. Not that I am arrogant by any means but I believe that I have more than sufficient intelligence to function in life. I already think too much. Sometimes knowledge is a burden. To be honest, I think that being less intelligent might help me. Perhaps I could relax a little more. The people that I encounter who don't seem terribly bright are much happier. Many of them are more successful than I am. They are more social & seem to get along better in the world and relate to others far more readily. It's not what you know it's who you know. Sometimes intelligence is a hindrance. I did very well in school & it made me a target (nerd, bookworm, brownnoser etc). I got straight A's, awards & medals and then graduated and had a hard time finding a job. Employers looked at my resume and rather than being impressed seemed to hold it against me "You're overqualified. You won't be challenged here." Being intelligent doesn't make you happy. Ignorance is bliss, remember?
2007-01-27 20:50:13 · answer #2 · answered by amp 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Maybe I would be able to give a good definition of intelligence if I was more intelligent?
2007-01-27 21:06:32 · answer #3 · answered by goldenflaws 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Intelligence is only valid if from it we gain "Wisdom"
I have a genius IQ, but lack wisdom in some areas I would like to explore and gain knowledge in.
2007-01-27 20:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The only way I can get any more intelligent is when I die and then, and only then, will I be like Gods who know!
2007-01-27 20:44:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
amp, I have a real hard time believing what your would-be employers have told you. "You're overqualified"? That's ridiculous, intelligence would be a benefit at work.
2007-01-27 21:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would love intellect to learn several foreign languages without getting them all confused and butchering them.
2007-01-27 20:58:14 · answer #7 · answered by faith16_2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
taking over the world lol
intelligences opens your eyes but it may also taint your mind if you let it unlike stupidity that taints your mind but leaves your eyes closed to the world and truth
2007-01-27 21:00:03 · answer #8 · answered by Growth 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd be more able to use my brain for more worthwhile endeavors, I'd be better suitable to differentiate from minor issues and important matters. I'd be smarter, smart is good- more smart is intelligenter too.
2007-01-27 20:40:23 · answer #9 · answered by ••Mott•• 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I could use my new powers of intellect to take advantage of less mentally agile people.
2007-01-27 20:37:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋