In literature, it’s proven that individuals with high IQs are more empathetic, less judgmental, and inclined to spend time exploring their curiosities. However, the question arises: why, in few high-IQ societies, do we find some members dedicating time to argue, judge, and pursue people on social media, apparently disregarding the well-being of others and their own in effect to the reciprocity of actions?
It is true that people with high IQs generally have characteristics such as:
- Greater capacity to process information: This can lead to a better understanding of the nuances of situations and people’s motivations, which can contribute to greater empathy.
- Less need for external validation: People with high IQs may have less need to feel superior to others, which can reduce the propensity to judgment. However, it’s important to remember that:
- Intelligence is not a determining factor of personality: People with high IQs can have different personalities, just like anyone. Just as intelligence cannot be assessed solely through an IQ test, cognitive development must be taken into account.
- Envy is a complex human feeling: Envy can be experienced by anyone, regardless of their intelligence. Possible explanations for the relationship between high IQ and envy:
- Perfectionism: People with high IQs may have a high standard of demand for themselves and others. When someone achieves the success they desire, this can generate feelings of envy and frustration.
- Competitiveness: People with high IQs may be very competitive and feel threatened by the success of others.
- Insecurity: Despite their intelligence, people with high IQs can have insecurities and weaknesses. Envy can be a way to deal with these insecurities and feel superior to others. It’s important to note that not all people with high IQs are envious. Envy is a human feeling that can be experienced by anyone, regardless of their intelligence.
How to deal with envy:
- Recognize the feeling: The first step to dealing with envy is to recognize that you’re feeling this emotion. Being aware of the cause is the most effective approach to solving a problem.
- Understand the origin of envy: Reflect on what is leading you to feel envy towards that person. Is it because of their intelligence, success, relationships, or something else?
- Focus on your own strengths: Instead of comparing yourself to others, focus on your own strengths and achievements.
- Develop empathy: Try to put yourself in the place of the person you envy and understand their motivations.
- Celebrate the success of others: Learn to celebrate the success of others, instead of feeling threatened by it. Using mirror neurons can be a stimulus to achieve achievements. Manifestation of envy in high IQ individuals
Envy is a complex feeling that can affect people of all intelligence levels. In people with high IQs, envy can manifest in various ways, including:
- Verbal or physical attacks: People with high IQs may be more prone to verbally or even physically attack those they envy, feeling threatened by others’ success.
- Depreciation: People with high IQs may try to depreciate the achievements of others, in order to feel superior.
- Judgment: People with high IQs may be more critical and judgmental towards others, contrary to the personality trait associated with this condition, the relationship may be in the underdevelopment of global intelligence, making them more prone to not having sufficiently developed neuroprotectors to inhibit these behaviors.
- Persecution: In extreme cases, envy can lead to obsessive and persecutory behaviors.
It’s important to note that not all people with high IQs are envious. Envy is a human feeling that can be experienced by anyone, regardless of their intelligence. However, the characteristics mentioned above can make people with high IQs more prone to feel envy in some situations.
Possible explanations for the lack of humility in high IQ individuals:
- Overconfidence: Above-average intelligence can lead some people to develop a sense of superiority, ignoring the qualities and achievements of others.
- Difficulty recognizing mistakes: People with high IQs may have difficulty admitting they are wrong, which can hinder the development of humility.
- Lack of empathy: In some cases, intelligence can manifest as a lack of understanding of the emotions and needs of others. Social and Behavioral Difficulties (ASD):
Some characteristics of ASD may be related to envy and lack of humility, such as:
- Difficulties in understanding the emotions and perspectives of others: This can lead to misinterpretations of others’ actions and intentions, generating feelings of envy or resentment.
- Atypical communication: Difficulties in communicating effectively can hinder the expression of needs and feelings, leading to frustrations and inappropriate behaviors.
- Stubbornness and rigidity: Insistence on specific routines and patterns can hinder adaptation to new situations and the acceptance of different points of view. Risks Associated with Hyperfocus in Relation to Stalking in people with ASD:
In some rare cases, hyperfocus can lead to stalking behavior, such as:
- Stalking: Obsessively observing and following the person.
- Harassing the person with messages, phone calls, or unwanted gifts.
- Trying to invade the person’s privacy. Factors that can increase the risk of stalking:
- Difficulties in understanding social norms and the consequences of their actions.
- Lack of communication and social interaction skills.
- Insecurities and low self-esteem.
- History of traumas or negative experiences.
The contradictory behavior can be explained by various factors, such as individual differences, social influences, and the complexity of intelligence, which is not limited to the IQ test. The online environment favors impersonal interactions, prone to less careful and more critical behaviors. It’s crucial to consider nuances related to mental disorders and biological conditions.
