Sapiosexuality aka Freaks n Geeks

[fire_breeze]

I think anyone who is that intense, passionate, curious, etc needs to give their brain a break and be silly sometimes! I must be really smart because I'm silly a lot. Yeah, that's it.

Ha! Although, wasn't there a study that suggests something along those lines: that intelligent people are silly because silliness engages the brain while also letting it rest? Or am I misremembering?

I'll see if I have the article.

Although.... there was a meme making its round a while back that suggested that the more intelligent you are, the more you talk to yourself. If that's so....

 

[SlyderInside]

Thank you

ETA: although that said, I think there is something to be said to occasionally be silly and trivial

Silliness and trivialities are rooted in intelligence, much like any satire must have a serious subject matter to ridicule.

 

[fire_breeze]

Silliness and trivialities are rooted in intelligence, much like any satire must have a serious subject matter to ridicule.

A very valid point.

 

[HayleyLuvsSex]

Brains are a huge part of sex for me

 

[Wild_Honey_66]

Have nothing to add, just soaking up the sexy aroma of brains in motion...

 

[Setanta84]

Ha! Although, wasn't there a study that suggests something along those lines: that intelligent people are silly because silliness engages the brain while also letting it rest? Or am I misremembering?

I'll see if I have the article.

Although.... there was a meme making its round a while back that suggested that the more intelligent you are, the more you talk to yourself. If that's so....

I think intelligent people favor silliness because once you realize how flimsy the structures of thought are, how vast our ignorance is in relation to what we know, and how little time we have here, all human experience becomes an absurdist's idea of a black joke.

 

[fire_breeze]

I think intelligent people favor silliness because once you realize how flimsy the structures of thought are, how vast our ignorance is in relation to what we know, and how little time we have here, all human experience becomes an absurdist's idea of a black joke.

So, silliness, triviality, in other words becomes an existential reminder that we are all, essentially, just passing through existence and that we truly know nothing? The same way, as SlyderInside said, a satire pokes fun at the serious issues of the day?

 

[babslovesherdaddy]

The way I am about to say won't exactly showcase my intelligence, but it's true. I love being able to talk to my Daddy about things no one else I know can understand or talk about. He's so smart.

 

[fire_breeze]

The way I am about to say won't exactly showcase my intelligence, but it's true. I love being able to talk to my Daddy about things no one else I know can understand or talk about. He's so smart.

How does this not showcase your intelligence?

 

[SlyderInside]

The way I am about to say won't exactly showcase my intelligence, but it's true. I love being able to talk to my Daddy about things no one else I know can understand or talk about. He's so smart.

How does this not showcase your intelligence?

Agreed with f_b; if no one else you know can discuss those types of things, that's a fair showcase of your intelligence.

 

[babslovesherdaddy]

Agreed with f_b; if no one else you know can discuss those types of things, that's a fair showcase of your intelligence.

Thanks, both of you.

 

[fire_breeze]

Thanks, both of you.

 

[rbijon]

If silly rest the brain, I should be well rested.
Nonetheless, let the silly begin.

 

[INeedLove]

ETA: although that said, I think there is something to be said to occasionally be silly and trivial

Totally in agreement with you. It's a lot of fun to be silly using quips around a common geeky theme with an intelligent partner too.

 

[SheLikes2Watch]

Welcome to the club. I'll endeavor to think of 50 cent words with which to seduce you...

Yes, please!

I also love the precision of certain words...how they say exactly what you need without needing cumbersome phrasing to get there.

Some of my favorite 'precise' words:
-hyperbole
-reciprocity
-disingenuous
-elucidate
-subterfuge
-synchronicity
(so many more)

It's like semantic porn for me.

 

[girlyboi85]

Without hyperbole, I can confidently say that alighting upon this here thread nestled within the inchoate innards of Literotica has furnished me with a tremendous sense of equanimity. To elucidate further, without subterfuge, it would be disingenuous of me not to acknowledge the many fine netizens who make this place home. I offer reciprocity, and hope that we can find synchronicity.

Do I win the thread?

 

[jmarx20102012]

https://www.wired.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Freaks-and-Geeks.jpg

 

[SheLikes2Watch]

Without hyperbole, I can confidently say that alighting upon this here thread nestled within the inchoate innards of Literotica has furnished me with a tremendous sense of equanimity. To elucidate further, without subterfuge, it would be disingenuous of me not to acknowledge the many fine netizens who make this place home. I offer reciprocity, and hope that we can find synchronicity.

Do I win the thread?

Winner, winner chicken dinner!

Can I call you Mr.(or Ms.) Dash? Are you a brony?

 

[girlyboi85]

Winner, winner chicken dinner!

Can I call you Mr.(or Ms.) Dash? Are you a brony?

Whether you refer to me as Mr. or Mrs./Ms. is entirely up to you. Still male (in body) for now, but hopefully not for much longer.

And yes, I am a massive Brony.

 

[puffinpenguin]

Since everyone here obviously has a certain level of intelligence, if not at least a respect for it, here's a question:

Has your partner/someone you were interested in ever found your intelligence intimidating? How did you, or would you react? More generally, what are your thoughts on being seen as intellectually intimidating?

 

[Setanta84]

So, silliness, triviality, in other words becomes an existential reminder that we are all, essentially, just passing through existence and that we truly know nothing? The same way, as SlyderInside said, a satire pokes fun at the serious issues of the day?

I was going more for the "we laugh so we don't cry" angle. On a basic epistemological level, life is fucking horrifying. And that doesn't even touch on subjects like war, poverty, illness, etc.

 

[fire_breeze]

Since everyone here obviously has a certain level of intelligence, if not at least a respect for it, here's a question:

Has your partner/someone you were interested in ever found your intelligence intimidating? How did you, or would you react? More generally, what are your thoughts on being seen as intellectually intimidating?

Yup. It was uncomfortable for me, especially as the relationship progressed, he was more insecure with the fact (he was not unintelligent, quite the opposite. However, he was content with what he knew and was unwilling to consider other possibilities, options or even facts if they contradicted what he believed. I would say he was unadventurous in his intellectual pursuits). He became argumentative, and eventually cruel with his obvious dislike and discomfort. I also have a feeling that his outdated perception of gender roles played a huge factor in this.

The relationship did not last, and in the interest of full disclosure, it did a huge number on me and very much shattered my trust and faith in dating.

I don't like being seen as intimidating, except at meetings . It's important for me that people are comfortable with each other and with me, and to be able to express their thoughts, critique them and to discuss. And if I am uncomfortable with an environment, I find it hard to ask questions and to learn.

*shrugs* just my inflated Canadian 0.02$. Take what you will.

 

[puffinpenguin]

That is a very valuable CAD0.02. Thank you.

I am sorry to hear how badly that experience affected you. Having one's faith shattered, in anything, is almost always an excruciating experience.

On the bright side, it does have the positive effect of clearing one's mind of arbitrary constraints. For instance, cultural or societal rules that things need to be done in a certain way. Having these constraints removed from one's mind, no matter how painfully, is, IMO, a good thing, because it frees us to live life in our own way.

Life is an endless education after all (at least till we die), and the most painful experiences tend to be the ones that contain the most powerful lessons

 

[DarkSimian]

Since everyone here obviously has a certain level of intelligence, if not at least a respect for it, here's a question:

Has your partner/someone you were interested in ever found your intelligence intimidating? How did you, or would you react? More generally, what are your thoughts on being seen as intellectually intimidating?

Although maybe not purposeful, I feel a lot of people in my personal and professional life make poor decisions, because they know, ultimately, they can turn to me and my big fat brain to "fix" it. It's very frustrating to see the catastrophe as it unfolds, knowing that it could have been avoided. Of course, that's what "I told you so...." is for.

 

[WiserSoutherner]

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