2007-07-21 04:31:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
well, i think because they're under-motivated, and the people that surrounds them may be not helping to boost their morale and self-estemm and confidence. i think, to be able to acknowledge one's intelligies and abilities, one has to believe first in one's self, so that everything follows. when someone tries to bring you down, they won't be able to because in your mind, you have your own set of standards, and you're not affected by what others say. it's what you think, say, and act that matters. =)
2007-07-21 04:36:04 · answer #1 · answered by the lioness 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This isn't so much philosophical as it is psychological.
Educational systems are designed to reward failure with attention. Who gets to wear the dunce cap and sit in the corner? The guy who scored the highest? Who can consistently get to sit in front of the class - even as a dunce - the guy who scored the highest?
So what does the dunce learn?
It's easier to gain attention by being a dunce than by being clever. It's easier to sustain that attention too.
You might think the behaviour is underestimation but it may be an exact estimation of the way things work.
Who's more liked, Seinfeld or Kramer?
2007-07-21 05:18:49 · answer #2 · answered by rhapword 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Because they are not aware of, or are not in touch with the
"Divine Matrix" that connects all things universally, which
includes our unique Genetic Code. We are all Nonlocal
entities in this Cosmic Universe, and each of us are
Special as a Creative Beings with unique and untapped
abilities. "There's nothing underestimating about any of
us".
2007-07-21 05:28:02 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So that others can overestimate. But if they are not devious, then it is because they have never been called upon to exercise their abilities and intelligence to the full.
2007-07-21 05:08:13 · answer #4 · answered by penjoy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because then they would have to take responsibility for what they do and even think. Humans don't like to do that, they like to lay blame for their own inabilities and lack of using their intelligence so as they may excuse that which they chose not to do or to do.
2007-07-21 05:01:44 · answer #5 · answered by kickinupfunf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perspective or doubting. Perspective is everything, what you might think to be smart, i might find to be unintellegent, or vice versa. Then there is doubt, or lack of self confidence, can occur because of peers. There is also the humility where they just don't like other's to praise them/their abilities.
2007-07-21 04:35:55 · answer #6 · answered by lufiabuu 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being Human is a huge responsibility. Being a monkey is so much easier. It's about denial, and fear of failure.
2007-07-21 05:14:04 · answer #7 · answered by phil8656 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unwarranted and undeserved negative feedback at different points in their life is the most common reason.
2007-07-21 04:35:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
because humans have the abilities to be best or the worst. therefore there is fear between them. you gota know your spot.
2007-07-21 08:35:00 · answer #9 · answered by Salaama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
we have become bred to be a creature of fear.
especially in the occident.
time to evolve, no?
2007-07-21 05:06:09 · answer #10 · answered by ỉη ץ٥ڵ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋