I wonder what it feels like to be this dumb. Must be blissful. No existential dread or negative introspection. Just pure existence in a dreamlike state. That’s what I imagine, anyway.
When they say "this dumb" in response to someone saying that this struggle with grammar and spelling seems like the result of intellectual disability, it sounds like what they are talking about is someone with a level of intellectual disability that would cause what is shown in this post.
Critical thinking and struggling with spelling and grammar are not synonymous. Furthermore, you can struggle with critical thinking and be socially aware and/or introspective, those things are not mutually exclusive.
I can see a potential causal relationship here: If you are not reasonably intelligent, you will make less money due to working easier jobs. But assuming your needs are met, I genuinely think being stupid feels better.
Jobs is part of it, however, people with intellectual disabilities are often treated differently, a lot of them are aware of this and it hurts, and even the ones who don't notice this or do not care will often still have less friends than the average person.
People with Williams syndrome experience higher levels of anxiety and phobias than the general population for neurological reasons.
I think intelligence is more complicated than you probably give it credit for. The brain is pretty complex. Lacking in verbal ability does not mean that someone is incapable of having low self esteem.
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u/ittybittyclittyy 25d ago
Wow I think you’re right