Is It Possible To Be Too Smart?

Question

I'm smart -- like, REALLY SMART, there's a 99.9999% chance I am the smartest person on earth. I've been tested. My I.Q. and retention skills are off the chart.

Some think it's arrogant to talk about how smart you are. However, if I were the tallest person at a party, people would have no problem with me saying, "Hey folk, I'm the tallest guy in the room."

However, if I walked into the same party and said, "Wow, I'm the smartest guy here," there's a good chance I'd be beaten.

So again, I'm wicked smart and I can't help it. I have no explanation as to how it happened. My parents were of just average to above average intelligence. Not me though, I was cursed with full blown genius.

Is there any hope for me? How can I possibly be expected to live in a world full of dolts and without going crazy? Is there a 12-step program for people like me?

Answer 1

This question reminds me of the story about a little mouse who was floating on his back down a river feet first with a hard-on. He looked ahead and started screaming on top of his lungs , "RAISE THE DRAWBRIDGE!! RAISE THE DRAWBRIDGE!!"

Answer 2

If you are really that smart, do something with it. If you don't want to "go crazy," set very high goals for yourself and accomplish them.

You need a challenge? Believe me, there are some extremely bright people in the world, some that are probably just as bright as you and at this point a lot more knowledgeable, and if you find the right arenas you will find these people, and you will not feel that everyone around you are "dolts."

This world needs PRODUCTIVE geniuses! What you have is an enormous gift, not a curse. You have the opportunity to actually make an impact on this world, in your lifetime, if you choose to do so and are willing to work hard.

There are so many needs of this world: issues of dread diseases, threats to the survival of our planet and our species, world poverty, political strife, etc. I don't want to feed your ego here, but you could play a role in helping to solve some of these problems, if you are really that smart.

So take stock of your interests or passions. What would you change about the world? What areas or questions or solutions would you like to tackle? What education do you need, to be qualified to help accomplish what you want to change?

With great power comes great responsibility, it is said. And with great intelligence also comes great responsibility, opportunity, and stimulating challenges. The question is, are you willing to do the work to live up to your potential? I hope that your answer is a resounding "YES!!" Life is boring? You can't find stimulating peers? Well you can change all that.

Are you up to the challenge?

Answer 3

Well one big problem is that most people who say that they smarter then average usually really aren't actually that smart in the first place. Also, some people feel threatened by people who are smarter then they are.

So first rule about being smart, is never state the fact that you are smart unless quantifying your intelligence is specifically being asked for (such as if you were to join Mensa or in certain job interviews).

Secondly, you need to find some skill or ability where you are equal or less skilled then those around you and associate with people based on that skill. Pick up a musical instrument for example, and find people to play with. You may good with an instrument, but I doubt your musical ability is 'off the scale', and mostly likely you'll find peers around your ability level. Or take up some physical sport like a martial arts, I can certainly tell you that IQ does not improve physical abilities, and you will be an equal in terms of any sport you take up.

Third, even if your smartest person in the world (very unlikely, but technically possible), it's not going to be by much. Find others near your intelligence and hang out with them, shoot some bullshit, smoke up and talk philosophy, become pen pals, as long as you have someone who can understand a majority of what your talking about it doesn't matter if everyone else doesn't.

Fourth, this isn't a competition. People will believe stupid things, just accept it and let it go. Unless they are about to eradicate themselves from the gene pool from their stupidity it doesn't matter. You can spend your whole life arguing with nitwits and not get anywhere, don't bother. If someone is seriously interested in what you have to say, then you set them straight. Otherwise, don't bother and move on.

Answer 4

Yep. Many people who are astoundingly smart lack the social skills to relate to the world around them. They see people, normal-smart people, as stupid and tend to feel superior (and thus act the same way). Those who are really smart and do not put their smarts toward good ends are pretty useless. Talking about how smart one is and not doing anything with it is just as bad as being dumb. Plus, people who need to announce their intelligence are obviously lacking in some self-esteem in other areas. Being smart is fine, saying you are smart in an appropriate context is also fine, but constantly being stuck on how smart you are is just inane and obsessive...two things that are not seen in a favorable light. So go to school, learn something to do with this smartness, channel it into something productive and helpful for others (like a center to help not-so-intelligent people have a leg-up in their studies), and then you might have other things to talk about, instead of how smart you are and how 'doltish' other people are (cause that certainly is gonna buy you some time being lonely).

Answer 5

You really have to make a few decisions. Do you go into a room and say you're smart, or do you wait for someone ELSE to say you're smart. Just start dropping hints (but not too obvious... like this question!) about how smart you REALLY are.

Your second choice is do you keep the wealth of knowledge to yourself, or do you share it with the world? Chances are if you really ARE smart you will choose to share your intelligence. 'Cause if no one KNOWS you're smart, you won't EVER be remembered as being smart.

Third, if you're the SMARTEST MAN ALIVE, why don't you get on with it and enslave humanity. But please, start with the rich people. They need it.

Answer 6

well i believe theres no such thing as being 'too smart' because that seems to contain a negative conotation. but there is such a thing as 'very smart'. im sure you're proud of yourself. but IQ doesnt mean youre the smartest. people with lower IQ than you can be more successful than you are if he or she is hardworking. I have heard alot about people saying they have high IQs but so far, most of these people are at the bottom of the class. which means, their IQs = nothing. i understand some people wont like it hearing you saying 'Im like REALLY SMART ,99.9999% chance of being the smartest person on earth' because that doesnt sound really nice how you talk to them about it. and Im sure if youre very smart , you would keep it to yourself ,knowing that people dont like it, and just share it with people that youre close with.

Answer 7

I don't think people mind if someone is much smarter than they are. What most people do mind however, is when those smart people get arrogant about it. Sadly, I know several people who are of only average intelligence but are afflicted with the gift of arrogance. I don't know if it is just coincidence, but all of the people I know like this are teachers, either high school or college... maybe they just get used to knowing more than their students and it carries over, I don't know.

Anyway, congratulations on your genius I.Q.!

Answer 8

You don't seem too smart. I mean, if you were truly smart, you could've answered this one for yourself. ;) I don't think it's that you're "smarter" than anyone. I think they dislike you because you're bing a douche (trust me, that's the most accurate way to sum up your personality).

If you walked into a room saying "hey, I'm the tallest mofo here," people would still dislike you. Not because you're taller than them, but because you're being an ***. Most people know there's someone smarter than them, but they don't mind that. However, when you flaunt superiority, they tend to think less of you.

Answer 9

I believe it is. If a person knows a lot of negative things in the world, there is a chance that they will get depressed over them and go off the edge.

Answer 10

Well, HOW SMART ARE YOU , since you want to brag just tell us your IQ/ You can be really smart and still lack in certain areas. Smart people arent immune from things. Congrats that youre smart though