I ask because it is the main characteristic in humans that people like pay attention to, find and define by measurements of their own which society confirms. What does intellect become to be when it is decided within society without understanding how complex the issue is and what intellect means? What does it mean to have intellect and what to do with it? So far to me conclusions have been insanely absurd and something deep is seen as a blank paper, thin and white. When intellect is measured by looking at someone’s appearance conclusions are to go wrong and the very idea of knowing the brain of anyone is crooked. How are we intelligent and how are we not, the judgment happens in seconds so my conclusion is we know it, we know what is intelligent, what impresses us and what does an intelligent person do. So far those who consider themselves intelligent put other people down because they are the best of the best, intelligence as something of a privilege has a diabolic history for which patriarchy and science are to blame for their part. Men being more clever than women still lives on, adults more clever than children. I must remind you that learning abilities of children beat any adult.

We have to make an impression in a highly demanding task, know how computer works (do you know how computer works? You push the button and surf, log in to fb? You are so clever.), how society works, know without telling, look smart, impress, how to present yourself to belong, say the right things at the right spot, know the right people. We have intelligent everything because if it wasn’t intelligent we would not need it, right? Gossiping is stupid but still it happens frequently: you don’t like her, they don’t like her. Doesn’t sound hugely clever, but as a process it is for its purpose which gossiping serves: to shut certain kind of people out, to make distinction, and it surely makes society. So one can ask in what kind of society do we live? Conduction of thought is a straight line (jumping to conclusions is not something intelligent people do as they must see sides to things and to people) and you trust what that friend of yours says because he/she is a friend the one you trust, buddies on your side against the stupid ones. Stupid ones, you mean losers? Sounds like bullying. I must ask how bullies become teachers? The assumption is teachers have intellect. We like stupid things too even though we are the cream because we like to laugh at the losers. Lack of empathy is clear. It is no wonder our society is dragging in shit. Cream does not mean cream has intellect because it is cream, sadly.

We tend to find groups of people who think the same, do the same things as we do. It is us liking to do what we like and get together. There is a teeny tiny error in the way that idea of bonding appears and closes, stays closed. Bonding with similar minds and friends which in the long run become a pretty large flaw on every level of society. Something trickling down? Well it ain’t money. Similar minds preferring something that stays the same and changes very little as I notice because it is serving. When there is talk about change and progress which there is a lot, I understand you truly wish to make change,,,deep down inside. It is my advice to seek difference, all out of the box. Yes it is scary because you won’t be having your buddies, your safety net. My conclusion about people is quite horrifying and I see it is not wrong at all as very little changes eventually, especially in the arts. Arts the progressive, dear Lord. To have institutions have the power is sadly the interest of art. We live in meritocracy. Institutions gladly give credit to good and capable people, don’t they. It is one reason progress is not happening within the arts, the fame bubble, the privilege and the good you do. Bureaucrats taking credit, dictating what is good and worth while doing, what is art in this, who will be lifted up, who will be silenced. You will stay behind as long as the self-love and self-interest are those most important traits to reach out. This little I have faith in you too.

Fearlessness, ability to brake harmful destructive patterns and curiosity represent intelligence as does kindness of heart to me. Emotional intelligent is actually an extremely important part of being intelligent, finding out intelligence in yourself and in others. This not so minor detail continuously is failing as hard science and technological thinking prevail as the highest intellectual achievement, something to conquer and master. Cold formal behavior is made to represent something that is the very brain of the West and the good within civilization. Following orders, filling up forms, making rules to be obeyed, white wall, lack of emotion, inability to show compassion for someone you do not know. Inability to take and answer to critique is clear sign of masters liking their position too much.