05/02/2026
The Depressing Psychology of People with High IQ
We treat intelligence like it’s some kind of miracle. An unseen force that’s powerful enough to shape an entire life from behind the scenes. We assume that if you’re intelligent enough, the world should bend more easily in your favor. You should be able to resolve problems faster, make better choices much easier, and you should have your entire life figured out before the first time any adult ever even gets the chance to ask “what do you want to be when you group up?