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12. I work with and around scientific geniuses.
Mon Nov 18, 2024, 04:46 PM
Nov 18

They are much smarter than me, and I never feel "pretty stupid or inferior." Never. I have my own skills and expertise, and I find that most highly intelligent people are very respectful of others. I find them to be thoughtful, curious, and pleasant to be around. They have broad interests and often recommend interesting books and podcasts to me. They love their families and enjoy traveling. I like working with them.

Some of them are quirky. They might be on the autism spectrum. So is one of my sons. I try to adapt my communication styles to their needs, and they do the same for me.

I can't imagine anything worse for a society than for smart, educated people to be looked down on and called names. It's another sign of fascism. Intellectuals are the first targets.

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