There is something bizarre about “high-IQ” as an identity core like with Mensa. Like a trade union of capitalists or a commune of libertarians. Or that South Park joke about the anti-semitic sect of Judaism. Shouldn’t you be winning Nobels, rather than performing identity?
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Replying to @vgr
do you think people who win Nobels don't perform identity? i mean really i think high IQ societies are just for people who haven't figured out signaling yet
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Replying to @Aella_Girl
It’s not their primary uh, use of their high IQ brains though
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Replying to @getmoresunlight @Aella_Girl
Performing identity is not the same as seeking community. If you just wanted to hang out with other smart people, you’d likely pick a specific interest like a chess club or a board gaming community. It’s like tall people forming a tall people club instead of playing basketball
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I wanted a 'smart community' and it took me a *long* time before I found it (lesswrong). I tried general 'smart' meetups, like philosophy or debate groups, and was extremely disappointed. It might be easier for people immersed in academia or research, though.
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