Why It Feels Like You’re Surrounded by Idiots

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Does it ever feel like you're surrounded by idiots? Whether you’re smarter than most people or not as smart as you think, coping with stupidity be rather frustrating. But there are several psychological and societal factors that make it seem like stupid people are everywhere. The Dunning Kruger effect is the first thing that comes to mind when dealing with idiots. Indeed, there are a lot of folks out there who overestimate their own intelligence, abilities, and positive qualities in relation to others. We also tend to put more weight on negative experiences and information than positive ones overall – known as the negativity bias. In addition, social media filters and algorithms often show us only opinions and perspectives that align with our own. We get trapped in filter bubbles where our own views are reinforced and magnified while dissenting opinions are suppressed or filtered out. Now, it's easy to let our cognitive biases and ignorance lead us to assumptions and judgments about the intelligence of others. But rather than labeling someone as stupid or an idiot, we can recognize that all people have a mix of strengths and weaknesses when it comes to different types of intelligence. We can also understand that even very smart people sometimes make questionable decisions or have gaps in their knowledge. With more understanding and less labeling, we may realize that not everyone is a complete imbecile. We are surrounded by complex human beings, each with their own unique experiences, strengths, and challenges. OTHER VIDEOS TO WATCH: The 9 Types Of Intelligence And What They Reveal About You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWWxfv3pspU 8 Reasons Why Intelligent People Struggle - 8 Emotional Challenges Of Intelligence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIX-7ObYrNk The Art of Outsmarting Everybody - How To Outsmart Just About Anyone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9foGNLbTJI ------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe To Our Channel for More Videos Like This! TWITTER: http://www.twitter.com/brainydose FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/brainydose INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/brainydose Audio & Video Production by Brainy Dose ------------------------------------------------------------------