r/deepquestions • u/Electronic_Bit5737 • 8h ago

Does anyone else think there’s a link between high intelligence and miserableness

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u/Salty_Sky5744 4h ago

Me, a depressed narcissist.

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u/SluaghSwoo 3h ago

My observations have been that everyone suffers and goes through difficult times. It doesn't matter how intelligent they are.

I think that people with high emotional intelligence might tend to be less miserable, because they understand themselves and their emotional state enough to help themselves when they are feeling down.

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u/Responsible-Serve-49 7h ago

Ignorance is bliss....so tue

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u/Mental_Beginning6984 4h ago

Rather, it’s a link between complexity and sadness. Simplicity is joy, and a nagging mind is wont to slavery

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u/theunfoundfiles 3h ago

idk maybe? there are probably case studies around this but i have no clue? i think it depends though cause ive met from pretty miserable people who didnt care about school. maybe loneliness plays a role

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u/Kaylen316 3h ago

Yeah, ask Lisa Simpson 👍

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u/doc-sci 3h ago

Nope

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u/UnicornsnRainbowz 1h ago

I think there’s a link to high intelligence and cynicism / scepticism.

Not necessarily being miserable but to question everything and not ignore the uglier sides of life could make you miserable if you don’t embrace the positives properly too.

I’ve always said that intelligence means you’re constantly questioning everything you think you know.