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The Problem With Being Too Smart

The Problem With Being Too Smart

  • Smart people are better at motivated reasoning – they are more able to interpret information to confirm their prior beliefs.
  • Smart people are better at constructing arguments that support their views, and convincing people around them.
  • Smart people also tend to have more confidence in their intuition or gut. Because of that overconfidence, smart people are less likely to seek feedback.

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