2018 Dead Pool
August 17th, 2018 at 3:22:04 PM permalink | |
AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18136 |
I think that part is a result of concentrating on that thing. Because you are gifted in an area, you are drawn to it. Rarely do you find someone "gifted" in some skill they dislike. You are drawn, but good as well. You get encouraged. You get sucked in even more. More time alone, less with social skills. FWIW I think the more intelligent you are in general the worse your social skills. The President is a fink. |
August 17th, 2018 at 3:32:55 PM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 |
I think that is part of it, but that most of it is that every brain is wired differently. I believe the social awkwardness you see in geniuses in math and science is genetic. I also believe those extremely gifted in anything tend to suffer from depression and other mental problems in much greater percentages than the population in general.
Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
August 17th, 2018 at 3:50:03 PM permalink | |
AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18136 |
I think much of that comes from feeling like an "outsider" all of the time. These folks feel an outsider because lets be honest, they ARE outsiders. My life has been spent feeling like one. It isn't easy, and most people will crack. Think about it. When you are at such a high level, you cannot enjoy so many things like normal people. Your mind is levels higher. This isolates you. The President is a fink. |
August 17th, 2018 at 3:51:59 PM permalink | |
Wizard Administrator Member since: Oct 23, 2012 Threads: 239 Posts: 6095 |
I disagree with you here. Mental illness is something you're born with. It doesn't help being isolated, but depressed people can have everything, and will still be depressed. Knowledge is Good -- Emil Faber |
August 17th, 2018 at 4:00:21 PM permalink | |
AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18136 |
I don't think it is classic depression. More being consumed with something. Like that "Seinfeld" where the discussed the composed who was consumed with just one note. The President is a fink. |
August 17th, 2018 at 5:38:45 PM permalink | |
Dalex64 Member since: Mar 8, 2014 Threads: 3 Posts: 3687 | I think it is like an obsession. They aren't just good at some things, they are also obsessed with being better, at the expense of everything else, and that might be where the awkwardness and depression comes from. "Everyone is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts." Daniel Patrick Moynihan |
August 18th, 2018 at 12:05:54 AM permalink | |
Ayecarumba Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 89 Posts: 1744 | I wonder if the ability to think "deeply" about their genius area bleeds into thinking too deeply about things that need to be forgotten. Like how unpopular they are with the "in" crowd, or how memorizing physics formulas, anatomy diagrams, pro tips and coaching instructions doesn't translate to hitting a golf ball. There is a basic human desire to find acceptance socially or athletically, but in a genius, the desire center in the brain's wiring and/or chemical production may be turbo charged too, leading to stronger feelings of frustration and depression than "regular" folks. Not having an "off" switch can be a bad thing. I think they can't stop thinking about whatever they are thinking about. This trait is what makes them a genius, but can also make them cling to things irrationally. Going down the rabbit hole... |
August 24th, 2018 at 8:25:03 AM permalink | |
ams288 Member since: Apr 21, 2016 Threads: 29 Posts: 12419 | John McCain is discontinuing medical treatment for his brain cancer. Not a good sign. “A straight man will not go for kids.” - AZDuffman |
August 24th, 2018 at 11:39:11 AM permalink | |
Evenbob Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 146 Posts: 25010 |
Great sign for the country, he's fricking RINO. He's why I voted for Obama in 08. If you take a risk, you may lose. If you never take a risk, you will always lose. |
August 24th, 2018 at 11:46:40 AM permalink | |
AZDuffman Member since: Oct 24, 2012 Threads: 135 Posts: 18136 |
Question is why has he not offered his resignation? The President is a fink. |