The Power of Playing Dumb(You'll Never Want to Be Smart Again) Schopenhauer's Secrets

sometimes it's more advantageous to appear less intelligent than we are it can help us build better relationships and Advance our careers if we want to find the perfect partner for life we shouldn't scare them away by appearing too intelligent instead we should act dumb if we want to climb the career ladder we should be fools and if we want to live a happy stress-free life we should be complete morons undoubtedly there's a difference between acting stupid and actually being stupid you don't need to destroy your brain cells with chemicals to achieve ultimate stupidity usually it's

enough to Simply play dumb now let's examine why being a fool or being perceived as stupid is often better for Success our journey through stupidity is divided into three main parts firstly we discuss why being stupid can be beneficial for building relationships or pursuing a career next we reveal how to use dullness to win a debate against a more intelligent opponent after that we remind ourselves of the remarkable resilience of dumb individuals throughout history finally in conclusion we reveal three additional advantages of being a fool part one for the love of people play dumb sad

but true people often seek out companionship with those they perceive as less intelligent or capable than themselves to feel a sense of superiority or intellectual dominance this idea was formulated by the German philosopher Arthur schopenhauer who argued that this instinctual desire for superiority can lead people to seek out stupid company even if it is not beneficial for their intellectual growth or well-being for example if your future boss suddenly feels during a job interview that you are more intelligent than he is there's a chance he may feel threatened by you and you may not be hired

what does this observation mean for you the smarter you are the less likely you will be welcomed into the company of lesser intell Ence this means fewer invitations to parties and fewer chances of meeting someone important whether it be the love of your life or a convenient person who could help you with your career on an inner level most people do not want to see a smartass around them as they are afraid of being overshadowed by someone more intelligent schopenhauer understood this well during his lifetime he isolated himself due to his intelligence and superiority which

society labeled as arrogant and uneasy to be around schopenhauer's mother a 19th century German philosopher and writer wrote to her son all of your good qualities become obscured by your super cleverness with this you embitter the people around you since no one wants to be improved or enlightened in such a way sometimes letting yourself be a little bit dumb can please not only the people around you but also yourself it can drastically increase your quality of life for example imagine two people one highly intelligent and one less so both working in the same boring office

job the intelligent person may constantly question the purpose of his work its place in society and whether it is fulfilling his personal goals this may lead to feelings of frustration and dissatisfaction the less intelligent person on the other hand May simply accept the job as a means to an end without questioning its larger significance he may be content with his paycheck and the routine of his work work without Feeling burdened by existential questions part two foolishness as a lethal weapon in the art of controversy Arthur schopenhauer discussed the role of stupidity in arguments and debates

he argued that stupidity can be a powerful tool in debates particularly in situations where one party is being deliberately difficult or obstinate schopenhauer believe that by acting foolish or ignorant a person can frustrate opponents and throw them off balance making it more difficult for them to make a coherent argument a confused intellectual can lose ground while a confident idiot will gain the love of the masses during your lifetime have you seen examples of very dumb politicians Parliament workers or even presidents who for some reason beat much more clever opponents during election campaigns if so you

can understand the power of dumb boldness do you need to be an idiot to use stupidity as a weapon not necessarily is it effective yes it is is it moral to use it that is a question for another discussion because there are supporters and opponents of such tactics schopenhauer personally believed that most ethically stupidity can be used as a defensive tactic in debates by appearing to misunderstand or misinterpret an opponent's argument a person can deflect criticism and avoid having to defend their position however schopenhauer was careful to note that the tactic of using stupidity in

debates should only be used sparingly and with caution he believed that true intellectual growth and progress could only come from engaging in honest open-minded debates with others rather than relying on Shady tactics oh boy one of the most pessimistic philosophers in history Arthur schopenhauer had a more favorable view of future politicians than we do today nowadays politicians use every dirty trick up their sleeves to gain power and it seems that stupidity is one of their favorite and dead EST Weapons Part three survival in dullness in dangerous life-threatening situations such as hostage taking Wars and terrorist

acts stupid people may be overlooked why because they are considered useless it is better to hide your intelligence otherwise be prepared to face harsh consequences the nail that sticks up will be hammered down warns a Japanese proverb emphasizing that it is not always wise to Showcase your WI qu history is full of examples of suffering intellectuals during the Nazi regime in Germany thousands of scientists writers artists and musicians were considered unerman and were particularly targeted for persecution torture and murder the Nazis were not interested in dull people or those who pretended to be dull during

the cultural revolution in China from 1966 to 1976 Mao adong and his followers targeted Bourgeois elements including intellectuals teachers and professionals all of them were smarter than average they were sent to labor camps subjected to public humiliation and sometimes executed the period after the Russian Civil War was marked by violence and upheaval and many intellectuals and educated individuals were targeted and persecuted by the new Soviet regime the Bolsheviks led by Lenin and later Stalin viewed the intelligencia with susp and considered it a potential threat to the New Order many were arrested imprisoned or executed during

the Red Terror a period of intense violence and repression they were not killed for criticizing the new Soviet country they did not even dare to do that intellectuals were destroyed simply because their intelligence exceeded the allowed level only people who masterfully played dumb survived these dark times appear weak when you are strong wrote ancient military strategist sunsu in his work The Art of War and it seems that many people throughout history did exactly that by hiding their cleverness yes modern society May criticize its ancestors and dislike such survival tactics however as schopenhauer argued the opinions

of Outsiders are not essential for the happiness of an individual we can survive and be happy even if all our neighbors think poorly of us playing dumb for creativity and easy life even in the animal kingdom species with less intelligence have a greater chance of survival take cockroaches for example they are considered less intelligent than Lions dolphins and cats but there are billions of them worldwide and their ability to survive in almost any environment is impressive they can survive without food or water for long periods and even withstand nuclear radiation remarkably cockroaches can even survive

for several weeks to a few months after their head is cut off however let's forget about insects and conclude our conversation in a more pleasant and human focused way as discussed earlier playing dumb can help survive a Nazi regime and successfully fight a more intelligent opponent in arguments and debates stupidity can also lead to a successful career a happy family and a large group of friends in addition to these benefits there are several more advantages to being dumb that can enhance our lives for instance one can relax and not have to study so much a

person who is not well versed in a particular subject may be less likely to feel embarrassed or ashamed when he makes mistakes or is proven wrong and may be more willing to admit his lack of knowledge and learn from others overthinking can also be reduced people who are overly analytical or critical may find it difficult to enjoy Simple Pleasures or experiences while less intelligent or critical individuals could be more likely to enjoy the moment and appreciate life Simple Pleasures finally more creativity can arise someone who is not overly concerned with social status or material possessions

may be Freer to pursue creative or Artistic Endeavors that bring them Joy rather than feeling the need to constantly work or accumulate wealth while intelligence has its advantages it is important to remember that there are also advantages to being perceived as less intelligent or stupid these benefits can help individuals survive be happy and appreciate life Liv