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Subject: Would you rather have very high intelligence or wisdom?

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Posted by: Recon Number 54
Posted by: D Deity

Posted by: Bungie Sam
Intelligence breeds wisdom...
This

Not this.

Intelligence CAN and MAY lead to wisdom, but intelligence can also lead to foolish choices and acts, especially if the intelligence is used to deflect or ignore honest self-examination or doubts, or if it is driven by ego or hubris.

Even an average person can become wise. They do so by learning lessons and observing cause/effect and taking note of outcomes so they do not repeat their mistakes or the mistakes of others. Wisdom is the ability to understand that you don't know everything. Intelligence can mislead some people into believing that they do.

Intelligence MAY lead to wisdom, but it is not the source of it. Wisdom starts when one realizes that no matter how smart they are or are not, that they can and do have a lot to learn.
Recon has given me wisdom. Now I understand.

But, If I did build a nuke I wouldn't use it as I know my enemies won't be foolish to attack.

[Edited on 12.30.2012 8:46 PM PST]

  • 12.30.2012 8:44 PM PDT

What if I told you...

*scoots in closer*

I hate you

Ok I change my mind.

Secret option C. Experience: It combines the two aspects together hand in hand.

  • 12.30.2012 8:44 PM PDT

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But you won't be alive to see there effect!
Trust me with us as a duo the world has no chance!
I'll make clones!

But we don't have the technology and science has shown that it won't be the same you!!!

  • 12.30.2012 8:45 PM PDT

Per Audacia Ad Astra

Posted by: Recon Number 54
Intelligence CAN and MAY lead to wisdom, but intelligence can also lead to foolish choices and acts, especially if the intelligence is used to deflect or ignore honest self-examination or doubts, or if it is driven by ego or hubris.

Even an average person can become wise. They do so by learning lessons and observing cause/effect and taking note of outcomes so they do not repeat their mistakes or the mistakes of others. Wisdom is the ability to understand that you don't know everything. Intelligence can mislead some people into believing that they do.

Intelligence MAY lead to wisdom, but it is not the source of it. Wisdom starts when one realizes that no matter how smart they are or are not, that they can and do have a lot to learn.
Recon shot me down. Okay, I'm gonna go neutral on this thread.


Half of both.

  • 12.30.2012 8:46 PM PDT
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High intelligence will make you money, wisdom will not.

  • 12.30.2012 8:48 PM PDT

What if I told you...

*scoots in closer*

I hate you


Posted by: Tough American
High intelligence will make you money, wisdom will not.

But if you were wise, maybe you would think money is not important.
Think about it.

  • 12.30.2012 8:49 PM PDT
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Intelligence. I think it would be more profitable.

  • 12.30.2012 8:49 PM PDT

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Posted by: D Deity

Posted by: Recon Number 54
Posted by: D Deity

Posted by: Bungie Sam
Intelligence breeds wisdom...
This

Not this.

Intelligence CAN and MAY lead to wisdom, but intelligence can also lead to foolish choices and acts, especially if the intelligence is used to deflect or ignore honest self-examination or doubts, or if it is driven by ego or hubris.

Even an average person can become wise. They do so by learning lessons and observing cause/effect and taking note of outcomes so they do not repeat their mistakes or the mistakes of others. Wisdom is the ability to understand that you don't know everything. Intelligence can mislead some people into believing that they do.

Intelligence MAY lead to wisdom, but it is not the source of it. Wisdom starts when one realizes that no matter how smart they are or are not, that they can and do have a lot to learn.
Recon has given me wisdom. Now I understand.

But, If I did build a nuke I wouldn't use it as I know my enemies won't be foolish to attack.


After reading Recon's post, I've changed my mind. I'll have a bit of both.

  • 12.30.2012 8:50 PM PDT

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Posted by: Tough American
High intelligence will make you money, wisdom will not.
You could make wise, money making decisions...

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Well, here we are. I guess that it was destined to come to this.

Posted by: Tough American
High intelligence will make you money, wisdom will not.

Intelligence alone? Maybe, maybe not. Brilliant people can fail/starve.
Intelligence and some hard work? Certainly better odds.

In either case, no matter how much money is gained, some wisdom would help you to keep it.

  • 12.30.2012 8:51 PM PDT

Disregard Females, acquire currency.

Usually intelligence and wisdom goes hand in hand.

[Edited on 12.30.2012 8:52 PM PST]

  • 12.30.2012 8:52 PM PDT


Posted by: Recon Number 54
Posted by: D Deity

Posted by: Bungie Sam
Intelligence breeds wisdom...
This

Not this.

Intelligence CAN and MAY lead to wisdom, but intelligence can also lead to foolish choices and acts, especially if the intelligence is used to deflect or ignore honest self-examination or doubts, or if it is driven by ego or hubris.


If ego or hubris drives poor decisions, can we really call those decisions intelligent ones?

  • 12.30.2012 8:55 PM PDT

Per Audacia Ad Astra

Posted by: coolmike699
If ego or hubris drives poor decisions, can we really call those decisions intelligent ones?
I suppose intelligence would resource you with the fact that hubris and ego are unnecessary.

  • 12.30.2012 8:59 PM PDT

Intelligence so I can have a larger magicka pool

  • 12.30.2012 9:19 PM PDT

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