Intellect Based on Interest

There are a ton of smart people out there. I have had several run in’s lately. You know the type when you get into a conversation with them and leave feeling like you just left a lecture hall at Harvard.

What if you had no interest in what they are educated in? Would they still seem as smart? Would they actually appear less intellectual depending on your interest in their topic of expertise?

Maybe so...For example, I am extremely interested in interpersonal relationships. It’s becoming my topic of expertise from education, experience, and learning form others. This is not something everyone cares about though.

Many people don’t care to know how they relate to people nor do they want to improve themselves in this area. I suppose to them, I would appear to have less intellectual ability. That my education, experience, and the things people have taught me are useless.

I feel the same way about people who know way too much about video games. I could careless about the newest game or system. Actually, I sometimes view video game talk as a waste of breath and I can honestly say sometimes I question their intellectual ability.

What I am saying is you can have the highest IQ or degree and appear to have no credibility depending on the topic and audience present. There is not a lot you can do to change this. It’s just good to know this happens.