Comment Re:ohh (Score 1) 1285
If the extremes (see marginal?) are put aside... maybe this can lead to another hypothesis...
Some people don't want to be with the stupid, nor do they want to be with someone "greater than them". So the "normal" are more attracted to the "normal", eh.
Of course, like a lot of hypothesis, it is simplistic and don't represent everyone (some does seek "greater" to improve, because they seek power, etc.) -- however in our life where people want to do quick decision, etc. etc. it also make sense.
And this doesn't apply only with intelligence (we can also argue that there is different kind of intelligence or "skills" if you want, like "social skill").
I won't say this represent everyone, but I have noticed people that are somehow jealous of the ones who are "smart" / "easily good at thing" (like in school, sports, etc.), there is also people who cannot live with someone who gain more cash than they do, that have higher position, etc. --- I guess there is all kind of people ;-)
There exist smart people who are really not fun to be with and there also exist smart people who are very fun to be with (e.g. socially smart or socially interesting).
But then again, being marginal can also be an asset.
And finally... school grade, IQ, etc. -- only measure what you want. They are often a good measure or indication, but not the end of the world. A student who scores 100% could probably easily score 40% if he did show little interest. But sometime the inverse is not possible!
I am also a bit surprised when I read people who are disgusted with sex, etc. -- sound like some people try to convince themself that it is just bad. --- people just overly complicate it, try to justify their acting, etc. --- then once they get it, are exposed to it, etc. their mind change.
Some people don't want to be with the stupid, nor do they want to be with someone "greater than them". So the "normal" are more attracted to the "normal", eh.
Of course, like a lot of hypothesis, it is simplistic and don't represent everyone (some does seek "greater" to improve, because they seek power, etc.) -- however in our life where people want to do quick decision, etc. etc. it also make sense.
And this doesn't apply only with intelligence (we can also argue that there is different kind of intelligence or "skills" if you want, like "social skill").
I won't say this represent everyone, but I have noticed people that are somehow jealous of the ones who are "smart" / "easily good at thing" (like in school, sports, etc.), there is also people who cannot live with someone who gain more cash than they do, that have higher position, etc. --- I guess there is all kind of people
There exist smart people who are really not fun to be with and there also exist smart people who are very fun to be with (e.g. socially smart or socially interesting).
But then again, being marginal can also be an asset.
And finally... school grade, IQ, etc. -- only measure what you want. They are often a good measure or indication, but not the end of the world. A student who scores 100% could probably easily score 40% if he did show little interest. But sometime the inverse is not possible!
I am also a bit surprised when I read people who are disgusted with sex, etc. -- sound like some people try to convince themself that it is just bad. --- people just overly complicate it, try to justify their acting, etc. --- then once they get it, are exposed to it, etc. their mind change.
