Pettygrudger,
Logan you said
are in the least way being questioned by superior minds
What exactly makes a "superior" mind in your opinion? I'd be interested in your response. Minds "under-developed" in what way? Book smarts? There's alot more to life than "book smarts" and being able to understand Einstein.
Well, by "superior minds" I meant anyone of the Germanic race, of course.
Just kidding . Seriously, that sentence could certainly be taken to mean something I did not intend, therefore I will extrapolate.
Some minds, because of both "nature" and "nurture", are superior to others in certain areas. I emphasize in certain areas. In the context of this thread I am refferring to logic, general intelligence and critical thinking ability. As you pointed out, there are many other aspects to life that are as, if not, more important than "smarts." I would rather be of average intelligence and a kind and moral person than a morally underdeveloped genius.
There are countless people that I consider my intellectual superiors, something that everyone on the planet could say. To put my mind next to a Stephen Hawking would be like comparing a mouse to an elephant. That doesn't make me morally inferior, nor is it a barometer for my over-all worth. But, in the area of science, mathematics and critical thinking (and doubtless many other things) Hawking would blow me away.
I recognize too that there are different types of intelligences. I like to pride myself on being a very critical thinker and analyzer. On the other hand, I have virtually no artistic ability whatsoever. I'm sure we could get into a discussion of "right brain versus left brain" thinking, but that would be outside the scope of this post.
To sum up: my "superior minds" comment -- oh, it could have been worded differently! -- was refferring to the subject at hand: logic, critical thinking, science and common sense. There is more to life than that, though.
Hope this cleared things up.
Bradley
