Modern Wisdom #585 - Adam Mastroianni - Are Smart People Actually Happier?
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Feb 4, 2023 In this engaging conversation, Adam Mastroianni, a postdoctoral research scholar at Columbia Business School, explores the intriguing relationship between intelligence and happiness. He discusses why super smart individuals can struggle with simple problems and challenges the notion that intelligence leads to fulfillment. Adam critiques conventional productivity methods and examines how societal biases shape our understanding of people's capabilities. With humor and insight, he also touches on fascinating connections between sensory experiences and cognition, making for a thought-provoking discussion.
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Intelligence vs. Happiness
- Smart people can make poor life choices, leading to unhappiness.
- Intelligence tests measure a narrow skillset, not overall life wisdom.
Smart People Doing Dumb Things
- Highly intelligent individuals sometimes hold irrational beliefs or engage in self-sabotaging behavior.
- Examples include a man claiming banks denied him an account due to his race and Bobby Fischer's anti-Semitic remarks.
Finding Fulfillment
- Identify activities that bring deep fulfillment and meaning.
- Prioritize these activities, even if they aren't prestigious or high-paying.
