Giuliano Giacaglia
@giu
There are many ways that people try to pretend to be smarter than they actually are. 3 of them that I've noticed: - Using "complicated" language for something simple - Imitating specific smart people gestures/ways - Associating themselves with other "high status" people
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sarah z
@sarahz
the worst offense is being condescending to others for not knowing a topic but when probed, not being able to explain the topic
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Nat Emodi
@emodi
A favorite old proverb: โLatin hides the stupidity of the priestโ (Sicilian, supposedly)
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Ben - [C/x]
@benersing
4. Joining Farcaster
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Ben - [C/x]
@benersing
@perl
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Ed O'Shaughnessy
@eddieosh
- Becoming angry when challenged or asked to explain their position - Ridiculing people for expressing a different opinion - Quoting people in authority
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emma
@emmabwaldron
girard would argue that thatโs just mimetics, something we all do the rise of influencers came out of our desire to dress or look like ppl we admire eg zero to one being in every sf broโs apartment is how we signal what we care about & who we are ๐ gestures, language just shows what group ppl aspire to be par
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mk
@mk
- growing a beard and acting dour
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Matt Lee
@mattlee
The last two can actually help u become smart
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Connor McCormick โ๏ธ
@nor
"Consequently, we shall utilize community engagement practices." "So you'll ask some people."
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Alex Caswen
@alexcaswen
What about: -Being self deprecating & claiming to be dumb while discussing complex topics
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jmon.eth
@jmon
I just wear glasses. Works alright
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rachaelsacks.eth
@rachael
fr. the more pretentious language used, the dumber it looks.
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